Minutes
City of
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Beacon City Council held at
the
Council Members Present: Deanna Leake, Lee Kyriacou,
and Michael Fasano.
Excused Eleanor Thompson,
Also in attendance were: City Administrator, Joseph
Braun
City
Attorney, Gerard Pisanelli
Media: Goldee Greene,
Beacon Free Press
Residents at beginning of
meeting: 15
Public Hearings:
1. Special Use Permit Application of Rose Hill Manor Adding New Building to Day
Care Facility,
Notice Of Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Beacon will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the City of Beacon Municipal Center, One Municipal
Plaza, Beacon, New York at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter is
reached on the agenda, to consider a Special Use Permit Application submitted
by Mark DeFabio of 1064 Wolcott Avenue for an addition to the existing day care
facility Rose Hill Manor.
A
copy of their proposal is available for inspection at the Municipal Center,
Lower Level, One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York during regular business
hours (Monday-Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm)
All interested persons and citizens shall have an opportunity to be
heard on said proposals at the date, time and place aforesaid.
Public Comments for Public Hearing:
Mark DeFabio gave a brief presentation describing the layout of
his project. A detailed description of
this project is on Page 4, Resolution No. 72.
Council Member Kyriacou:
This is a great set of plans. I
think that this is an appropriate use of this property for the historic
overlay. I think that this makes a very
good project.
No further comments:
Motion to close Public Hearing: Council Member Fasano. Seconded: Council Member Leake. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of
the City of Beacon will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 7:30
p.m. or as soon thereafter as it is reached on the agenda, at the Beacon Municipal
Center, One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York on the transfer of a total of
$12,740 in Community Development Funds from Administration to the following:
$8,240.00 for landscaping Dennings Avenue and $4,500 for Main Street security
cameras. Please contact Joseph H. Braun, City Administrator for further
information.
Public
Comments for Hearing: None
Motion to close Public Hearing: Council Member Fasano. Seconded:
Council Member Kyriacou. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
3. Proposed Local Law to Amend Section 211-17 C Time
Limit Parking. Read by City
Administrator, Joseph Braun.
Notice of Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE
that the City Council of the City of Beacon will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the City of Beacon Municipal Center, One Municipal
Plaza, Beacon, New York at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter is
reached on the agenda, to consider a proposed local law amending Section 211-
17 by adding subsection C, Schedule XIII: Time Limit Parking establishing
six-hour parking on portions of Red Flynn Drive and Riverfront Park Road for
Beacon residents holding a permit issued by the City Administrator which would
be valid for one day only. The current
penalties subsection C would be renumbered as subsection D.
The new subsection shall read as follows:
C. Schedule XIII: Time Limit
Parking. Beacon residents displaying a valid permit issued by the City
Administrator shall be permitted to park a vehicle for 6 hours between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. weekdays upon any of the following described
streets or parts of streets. Parking
shall be prohibited if the above permit is not displayed. Each permit is valid for one day only.
Name of Street Side Location
Drive
Public Comments for this
Hearing:
Comments by Mayor Clara Lou
Gould: These parking spaces will be
reserved to be used by Beacon Residents only who have a valid permit. Permits can be obtained from the office of
the City Administrator at City Hall.
No further comments.
Motion to close Public
Hearing. Council Member Fasano.
Seconded: Council Member
Leake. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Community Segment: None
Approval of Minutes: Mayor
Clara Lou Gould asked for a motion to approve the following Council Meeting
minutes: -
Motion to approve minutes: Council Member Leake. Seconded:
Council Member Fasano. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
Reports: Text from these
reports for
Mayor’s Communications read by Mayor Clara
Lou Gould
City Administrator, Joseph Braun read his
Report of Activities
City Attorney, Gerard Pisanelli read his
Report of Activities – 1st Meeting of the Month
Mayor Clara Lou Gould read her Report of
Activities
Council Reports of Activities
Public Comments: Pertaining to This Agenda Only – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolutions:
Local Laws and
Ordinances:
1. Resolution No. 71 of 2005 - Local Law No. 07 of 2005 - to Amend Section 211-17 C
Time Limit Parking by Deleting Ferry Street and Changing the Current Penalty
Section to Subsection D. Second
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of
SECTION 1. TITLE
This local law shall be entitled “Amendment to a
Local Law Adding Section 211-17 C in order to establish Time Limit Parking for
City of Beacon Residents.”
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT
This local law is intended to delete
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT
Section 211- 17 shall be amended to add a new
subsection as follows:
c. Schedule XIII: Time Limit Parking. Beacon residents
displaying a valid permit issued by the City Administrator shall be permitted
to park a vehicle for 6 hours between the hours of
Name of Street Side Location
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT
The current penalty section labeled C. shall be
changed to subsection D.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect immediately upon
its filing with the Secretary of State.
Motion to accept this local law No. 07: Council Member Fasano. Seconded: Council Member Leake. On a roll call vote, all voted in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 72 of 2005 – Approve Special Use Permit
Application of Rose Hill Manor Adding New Building to Day Care Facility,
WHEREAS, Rose Hill Manor has applied
for a Special Use Permit from the City Council requesting approval for to add a
new building to their existing Day Care Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has
recommended the City Council issue said permit subject to final site plan
approval by the Planning Board; and
1. The location and size of the use, nature and intensity of
the operations involved in such use, the size of the site in relation to it,
and the location of the site with respect to streets giving access to it, are
such that it would be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development
of the district in which it is located; and
2. The
location, nature and height of the buildings, walls and fences, together with
the nature and extent of the landscaping of the site are such that the use will
not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land
and buildings; and
3. The
operations in connection with the proposed addition of a new building to their
existing Day Care Facility are not more objectionable to nearby properties by
reason of noise, fumes, vibration or other characteristics, than would be the
operation of any permitted use not requiring a special use permit; and
4. Parking
areas are of adequate size for the particular use, are properly located and the
driveways are laid out to achieve maximum safety; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council has determined that the application submitted by Rose Hill
Manor for a Special Use Permit is an action subject to the provisions of the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and
WHEREAS,
the City Council has the broadest powers to investigate the impact of the
authorization for the proposed addition of a new building to their existing Day
Care Facility and since the Council has the capability to provide a thorough
Environmental Assessment of the proposed action, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
that the City Council hereby declares itself lead agency under SEQRA relative
to the application by Rose Hill Manor for a Special Use Permit, and be it
further
RESOLVED,
that the City Council as lead agency under SEQRA, has reviewed the submitted
Environmental Assessment Form and has determined that the proposed action is an
unlisted action, and that the proposal will not have a significant effect on
the environment, and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement need not be
prepared, and be it further
RESOLVED,
that a Special Use Permit be hereby issued to Rose Hill Manor subject to final
site plan approval of the Planning Board in accordance with the conditions set
forth above pursuant to Section 223-18 of the City of Beacon Zoning
Ordinance.
Motion to approve the issuance of a Special Use Permit for Rose Hill Manor: Council Member Fasano. Seconded: Council Member Kyriacou. On a roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
Council Member Kyriacou: I would like it placed on the record that I am expressing my positive comments strictly as a neighbor/resident and have no other financial or other interest in this project, which would preclude me from voting.
2 Approval to Authorize Mayor to Transfer $12,740 of Community Development Funds. From Administration Read by City Administrator, Joseph Braun.
WHEREAS, a
public hearing was held on July 5, 2005 on the transfer of a total of $12,740
in Community Development Funds from Administration to the following: $8,240.00
for landscaping Dennings Avenue and $4,500 for Main Street security cameras.
RESOLVED, that
the Mayor is authorized to transfer $12,740 in Community Development Funds from
Administration to the following: $8,240.00 for landscaping
Motion to authorize Mayor to
Transfer funds for Community Development:
Council Member Fasano.
Seconded: Council Member Leake. On a roll call vote, three voted “yes” and
Council Member Kyriacou voted “No”. Since four “yes” votes are required to pass a
resolution, on a vote of three “yes” and one “no”, motion was defeated.
Comment by Council Member
Fasano: We need those cameras installed. This was already discussed at length at a
Workshop and we all know why they are needed.
I suggest that we take this up at another workshop and put it on an
agenda when we have more council members present who can provide additional
votes to either pass or defeat this motion.
Local Laws
And Ordinances:
1. Resolution No. 73 of 2005 - Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 223, Zoning, of
the City of
Motion to set Public
Hearing for
Ratifications: None
Appointments/Announcements: None
Final
Shannon Murphy: I want to
thank the council for all the work in attempting to resolve this issue. I want Hiddenbrook brought back to its
bones. I can’t stress enough how
important this is. At one time Logging
rights were sold and it caused a huge water problem.
Betty DePompo,
Dennis Pavelock,
Dennis Pavelock asked
that the following letter addressed to the Mayor, the City Council and City
Administrator dated
I,
Dennis Pavelock am requesting to speak at a future workshop meeting in regards
to Safety of our city. I have put in two
other requests in on
Sue Anfanti – At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I
would continue to urge you to do whatever you can do as quickly as you can to
settle the Hiddenbrooke issue. I see the Chapel being worked on. The more work they do, the more expensive the
property will become. It seems to make
sense that you make a decision as soon as you can.
Fritz Ohlhoff – There will be a petition going around regarding speeding that is happening on Cross St. and Oak Street. They are requesting a three way stop sign. Cars shoot right through before a school bus has an opportunity to put out the stop sign. This is unsafe for school children who get off the bus.
The council announced to Fritz that these traffic issues are
presently being worked on.
No further Comments:
Budget Amendments: Council Action Budget Amendments –
1. Amend the General Fund Balance (Code:
A 909) in the amount of $13,000 for the Highway Repairs of Equipment expense
(Code: A 51 10.X4472.00). These funds will be used to repair a roller that is
used to roll the ball fields and for construction and
maintenance projects.
Motion to amend the General Fund Balance for the
Highway Repairs of Equipment Expense:
Council Member Fasano.
Seconded: Council Member
Leake. On a roll call vote, all voted in
favor. Motion carried.
2. Transfer
$500 from General Fund Balance (Code: A 909) to pay the City's share
of
the cost of the "Arts along the
BACA
have already paid for the brochure.
Motion
to Transfer funds from General Fund Balance to pay the City’s share of the cost
of the “Arts along the
Review of Bills: Total
Disbursements as of July 5, 2005: $350,381.45
Next Workshop Date:
Next Council Meeting:
Motion
to end Executive Session at
Mayor’s
Communication –
06/16/05:
Letter from Ann Meagher, President & CEO - Greater Southern Dutchess
Chamber of
Commerce
to Peter S. Kalikow, Chairman
Re:
Beacon Industrial
The
Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce, which stands at 1,000 members
strong, is
focused
on
throughout
the County, including the development of the Beacon Industrial Site.
One
of the biggest steps we can take to create jobs for our residents is to take
advantage of "project ready" industrial land available for businesses
interested in expanding or moving here. The development of the Beacon Industrial site is a
prime example of such a project. As you know, the site is located entirely in
the Empire Zone and has a long
history of industrial use. The project has the strong support of the City of
That's
because successful development of the Beacon Industrial Site will result in
economic spillover that will
benefit our entire community. The flow of payroll dollars into local cash
registers and bank accounts will
result in a net gain to the local economy. Increases in other sectors of
employment, plus increases in population,
school enrollment, and overall growth, reflect general economic expansion that
is generated by new business. The overall
goal is to develop an increased tax base, providing a better quality of life
for our businesses and residents.
The project is a "win-win" if I've ever
seen one.
As
you can see, the project's success is critical from our Chamber's
perspective-and the support and cooperation from Metro North will be crucial to
seeing the project to fruition. I am hopeful that under your leadership, you
can help make that happen.
Metro
North can play a large role in enhancing opportunity and quality of life for
residents in the City of
Please
do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
Re:
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
I am pleased to inform you that a matching grant of $100,000.00 is being
recommended for funding under the Recreational Trails Program for the Estuary
Trails completion project. As you know, this is a federally funded program, and
although Federal Highway Administration approval is anticipated, please do not
begin any work until you have been notified of such final approval.
At
that time, the grant will be formally awarded by contract and you will be
contacted by your Regional Grants Office with regard to any program or contract
conditions. I urge you to work very closely with the Region, and again not to
begin work on your project until all contract requirements have been satisfied.
Governor
Pataki and I are delighted that this Federal Funding is once again available
for recreational trails. We look forward
to the accomplishment of your very important project, and once again,
Congratulations!
Pompilio
and K-9 Brix, P.O. Joel Ingold, with carbon copies to Chief Sassi, City
Administrator Joe Braun FROM: Clara Lou Gould, Mayor
Re:
Thank You. Job Well Done.
The
Chief s office was kind enough to send along a copy of Sgt. Sewing's report of
the June 14th incident involving the successful search for the individual on
Denning's Point, and his being safely restrained and ultimately transported to
the hospital with the help of the Fire Department and BVAC.
Our
thanks and congratulations to all of you for averting what could easily have
been a tragedy by your quick, resourceful actions, in very trying
circumstances. Our compliments, too, on the excellent training you have given
your K-9's to inspire them to focus so successfully on the job at hand.
Thank
you for a job very well done.
Re:
Housing Authority Funds
Success?
I am pleased to report that every member of the
Special
recognition goes to Representative John Sweeney, Sub Committee Chair, as well
as Representatives John McHugh and Nadia Velazquez, who mobilized the
Re:
The
County has received a payoff for the above referenced loan for the Beacon
Facade Improvement Program
Enclosed
for your signature is the completed satisfaction. We would appreciate it if you could also
secure the signature of the Mayor and return the executed satisfaction back to
us through the mail.
Please
feel free to contact me at (845) 486-3600 if you have any questions.
Re: Annual Golf Tournament – Friday –
Help
the American Red Cross of Dutchess County help your community! Promote your business while enjoying a fun
day of golf.
Provides
disaster assistance to over 500 people within
Transmits
more than 120 emergency messages for military families.
Transports
300 senior citizens to medical appointments
Provides
lifesaving CPR and First Aid training to 4,500 people
Provides
7,500 pints of Red Cross blood to patients in Dutchess County Hospitals
Did
you know that so far 2005 is an above average year?
Re:
Rehab Revolution - Fitness & Exercise in Adults Over 50" - For More
information call: (845) 831-8704
Free
Lecture and Open House for the New Outpatient Rehab Clinic At
All
are welcome to attend or stop by to see the new clinic!
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vanBrunt
Gallery |
Digital
Summer A
Group Show of Digital Art July
9th – August 1st Opening
Reception July 9th – |
City Administrator, Joseph Braun’s Report –
Paving
is nearing completion on Heaney, Pearse and Scofield.
I
have discussed the potential for making the new
The
Director also stated that the City must make a compelling argument for
abandoning the project to receive state and federal funding on what has been
spent to date. We have spent almost
$600,000 on the project. If the project
is abandoned and we receive state and federal funding, it will cost the City
$30,000 or 5%, if not, the City will be liable for the entire $600,000.
I
asked the project engineer what it would cost to rehabilitate the existing
bridge for pedestrians. His quick
estimate was $400,000. I submitted a
grant application for half that amount to State Parks and Historic Preservation
Friday. It was the deadline and another
opportunity won’t be available until next year
The
new ladder truck was severely damaged and will be out of service for a number
of weeks. It will cost $7,000 to
repair. Insurance will pay most of the
cost. The outriggers have been raised to
avoid this problem in the future.
Installation
of the new radio read water meters began in the northwestern quadrant of the
City today.
The
6-hour parking signs for Red Flynn came today and will be installed this week.
Preliminary
plans are to mill and pave
The following are some of
the matters I have worked on since my last report given on
1. Resolutions/Local Laws
I prepared, assisted with, amended and/or reviewed
the following:
a. Amended "Local Law to amend Chapter 211 by adding a new
Section 211‑17C Time Limit Parking" by deleting
b. Amended Local Law Chapter 139 §9 Free Use of Recycling Center.
c. Proposed Local Law to create Chapter 200 concerning
"Taxicabs."
d. Special Use Permit Resolution regarding Meadow Ridge Senior
Housing Phase 11.
e. Special Use Permit Resolution regarding Rose Hill Manor.
In addition, I signed the official submission to the
Department of State of the following local laws:
a. Local Law concerning Chapter 43 Article III Hiring of
Relatives.
b. Local Law amending Chapter 139 §9 Free Use of Recycling
Center.
c. Local Law updating Chapter 223 Zoning and Chapter 195
Subdivision of Land with respect to Private Roads
Driveways and
Common Driveways.
2 Real
Property
a. I continued to work on the sale of two lots, known as the
Ski Lodge
Property, and the auction
scheduled for
b. I continued my review of documents concerning the
Misericordia
Subdivision.
c. I received the Satisfaction of Mortgage from the
Department of Planning and
Development regarding the payoff of
the Beacon Facade
Improvement Program for
d. I arranged for attorney Michael Zarin to appear at the
workshop
held on
the various legal issues
surrounding said property.
3. Miscellaneous
Legal Matters
a. I spoke to the Mayor regarding the letter requesting to
rescind the
resignation from a female
police officer and attempted to reach
Attorney DeFio.
b. I received an additional letter from Michael Pascazi
regarding his
FOIL request concerning
police cameras and the contract with Blue
Dragon Connections, LLC.
c. I spent additional time this month concerning the
Buddenhagen
Lawsuit and continued to
monitor other lawsuits and Notices of
Claim filed against the
City.
d. I attended the June Planning Board meeting and the June
meeting
of the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
In addition to the above, I have discussed other
legal matters with the Mayor, the Administrator, the Building Department, the
City Clerk, the Mayor's Secretary, and the Zoning and Planning Board Secretary.
I have also conferred with other City employees and consultants regarding
various issues.
Since
our meeting of June 20th:
1. Attended an Executive Committee meeting
of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, held at
2. Attended a meeting of the management committee of the
National Heritage Area.
3. Attended the Scenic Hudson annual gathering, held this year
at the Gateway to
4. Attended the D.C. Community Development board meeting. Thanks
to the efforts of our NYS Congressional leaders the funding will not be cut as
drastically as had been proposed. It will be a decreased total amount, but the
board agreed to change the procedure in place since 1999 which subtracted
administration money before the percentages guaranteed human services, and the
City of Beacon, are calculated. The 20% we used to get was reduced to 15% last
year, but that 15% will now be calculated on the full amount appropriated to
the County, so our funding for the next year should be about the same, perhaps
even a little higher.
5. And the
6. Beacon's Community Day was a great opportunity for people to
gather and enjoy the fellowship, the music, and the food, and of course, the
fireworks. Thanks to the Wee Play group for revitalizing this community
celebration.
7. Press phone calls received include the New York Times, doing an article on the taxicab service to the correctional facilities, The Daily Gazette of Saratoga County, asking about our change from the commission form of government‑apparently Saratoga is considering a change, and another call from WAMC, the northeast public radio station which was in town a few weeks a