Sleepy Hollow public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The trustees approved payment of invoices totaling $1,208,127.60 and adopted four resolutions covering animatronics, a lease for 42 River Street, a seasonal park employee, and bond/bans matters. They also approved the minutes of three prior meetings and adjourned two public hearings on parking zones and term limits to the September 26 meeting.
- Approved payment of invoices $1,208,127.60 (motion by Connell, seconded by Andruss)
- Approved minutes of August 8, 2023 meeting (motion by Connell, seconded by Rodriguez)
- Approved minutes of August 22, 2023 meeting (motion by Andruss, seconded by Rodriguez)
- Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 meeting (motion by Andruss, seconded by Rodriguez; Leon abstained)
- Adjourned public hearing on parking zones to September 26, 2023
- Adjourned public hearing on term‑limit ordinance to September 26, 2023
- Approved Animatronics resolution (R1)
- Approved Lease for 42 River Street resolution (R2)
Local Development Corporation
The Local Development Corporation approved meeting minutes and a total of $51,862.99 in expenses. The board received updates on Phase 2 construction, lighting options, and FEMA modeling. No action was taken during an executive session regarding the sale and redevelopment of 193 Beekman.
- Approved July 31 and August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved $51,862.99 in expenses (5-0)
Local Development Corporation
The Corporation authorized the retention of EFPR GROUP CPAs, LLC for a one-year audit contract and approved over $14,000 in expenses. The board also accepted the resignation of Director Anthony Scarpati.
- Accepted resignation of Director Anthony Scarpati (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 10, 2022 (5-0)
- Authorized retention of EFPR GROUP CPAs, LLC for audit services not to exceed $12,00.00 (5-0)
- Approved expenditures totaling $14,480.34 (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Board discussed plans for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility to replace the dilapidated structure at 38 River St. A 'Preferred Option' for phased construction was presented with an estimated Phase I cost of +/- $22.5M, alongside an alternate re-design option.