Health & Fitness
Town Board considers traffic and other issues
In a brief meeting, the Board voted to purchase emergency generators for YCCC and town hall, ask the highway dept. to demolish the Granite Knolls barn, award a bid for the fencing at the dog park and how to address traffic issues on several streets.
Town Board Work Session
October 22, 2013
In a brief 40 minute meeting, the Board touched on a range of issues. For more information, visit ciyinfo.org.
1. Journey’s End Road
A property owner blocked off access to a portion of the road.
2. Traffic and safety issues
Dealing with traffic safety issues on East Main Street in Shrub Oak, Mohansic Ave at Whitehill Road, Locksley Road and Quinlan Street.
3. Tax refund
Whether to refund the January school tax payment made in September.
4. Tax Certiorari settlement
The Board approved a settlement, but did not identify the property owner or the amount of the settlement.
5. Building permit renewal fees
The Board agreed to grandfather all open building permits. After legislation is drafted, a public hearing will be held.
6. Emergency generators for YCCC and town hall
The Board voted to spend up to $100,000 for the two generators which will be purchased off state contract.
7. Granite Knolls barn
The Board agreed to ask the highway department to demolish the structure.
8. Selected other resolutions
Without any discussion, the Board agreed to several budget transfers, awarded a bid for the dog park fencing and authorized an agreement dealing with the Sparkle Lake Dam project .
This summary is being provided by Citizens for an Informed Yorktown (CIY).in an effort to increase the level of awareness of what’s happening in our community.
October 22, 2013
In a brief 40 minute meeting, the Board touched on a range of issues. For more information, visit ciyinfo.org.
1. Journey’s End Road
A property owner blocked off access to a portion of the road.
2. Traffic and safety issues
Dealing with traffic safety issues on East Main Street in Shrub Oak, Mohansic Ave at Whitehill Road, Locksley Road and Quinlan Street.
3. Tax refund
Whether to refund the January school tax payment made in September.
4. Tax Certiorari settlement
The Board approved a settlement, but did not identify the property owner or the amount of the settlement.
5. Building permit renewal fees
The Board agreed to grandfather all open building permits. After legislation is drafted, a public hearing will be held.
6. Emergency generators for YCCC and town hall
The Board voted to spend up to $100,000 for the two generators which will be purchased off state contract.
7. Granite Knolls barn
The Board agreed to ask the highway department to demolish the structure.
8. Selected other resolutions
Without any discussion, the Board agreed to several budget transfers, awarded a bid for the dog park fencing and authorized an agreement dealing with the Sparkle Lake Dam project .
This summary is being provided by Citizens for an Informed Yorktown (CIY).in an effort to increase the level of awareness of what’s happening in our community.
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