AGENDA

VILLAGE of GREENWOOD LAKE

BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023

VILLAGE OF GREENWOOD LAKE

PO BOX 7, 18 CHURCH STREET

GREENWOOD LAKE, NY 10925

 

Call to Order:

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Roll Call

 

Announcements

  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thank you to Brendan Kolesar and his mom Joan for the donation of filing cabinets and desks.
  • Thank you to all those that entered the Haunt the Lake Competition, which raised $150 in memory of Jack Rader for the GWL Food Pantry
  • Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 121 for Tree Donation & our Parks crew for digging hole for new tree and laying out electrical.
  • Thank you to all those that donated to our Holiday Lighted Path
  • Dedication of Senior Center to Jack Rader. Thank you to Tony Donato for making sign.

 

 

Correspondence:

  • Joseph Lombardo – Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
  • Parlon Capital Portfolio 1 Courtney Sales – 3 Court Avenue
  • Joe Mazur – American Legion Veteran’s Day
  • Cameron Gomas – Letter of Resignation
  • Richard Teveter – Letter of Resignation
  • Orange County Department of Planning Re: Karen’s Kitchen

Visiting Elected Officials

 

Reports of Boards and Department Heads

  • Parks, DPW, Police & Water

Commission Reports

Trustee Clifford Trustee Howley Trustee Kelm Trustee Sellier

 

Attorney Report Clerk’s Report

 

 

Old Business

  • Planning and Zoning Boards
  • Golf Carts
  • Waterstone Sidewalk
  • Water Plant
  • Comprehensive Plan

New Business

  • Village Attorney
  • Farmer’s Market Grant

Events:

  • Community Center: Tue 4-6pm 2-5th grades, 6-8pm 6-8th grade
  • Holiday Festival – Saturday, November 25th – Ben Winstanley Park
  • Gift Card Bingo -Friday, December 1st – 7:00 pm, American Legion
  • Planning Board Meeting – Thursday, December 7th – 7:30 pm, Village Hall
  • Zoning Board Meeting – Thursday, December 21st – 7:30 pm, Village Hall

 

 

Privilege of the Floor (General)

 

Approval to pay all audited bills

 

Approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2023, meeting

 

Executive Session

 

Resolutions:

Resolution #31 Authorizes the Village Election to take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Senior Center located at 132 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake, NY for the hours of 12 pm – 9 pm.

Resolution #32 Authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement with Orange County Office of the Aging for the Senior Dining Program.

Resolution #33 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF

FEERICK NUGENT MacCARTNEY AS LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE VILLAGE

WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Greenwood Lake desires to retain the legal services Feerick Nugent MacCartney, PLLC (“Firm”) to act as Legal Counsel to the Village Board pursuant to contract. In addition, the Firm will act as Legal Counsel as directed by the Village Board; and

WHEREAS, the Firm will undertake said representation upon the same terms of compensation as noted in the annexed Legal Agreement with regard to all matters which the Village Board determines such representation to be necessary for Legal Counsel to handle; and

WHEREAS, the Village Board consents to the Mayor’s selection of Feerick Nugent MacCartney (Brian D. Nugent, Esq. as primary counsel) to act as Legal Counsel upon the enactment of this Resolution and approves such Firm to represent the Village in all necessary legal matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

Section 1. The above “WHEREAS” paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, the Village Board hereby authorizes Feerick Nugent MacCartney to undertake all Village legal matters, litigation or other legal services as directed by the Village Board.

Section 3. The Firm shall provide such legal representation to the Village at the Hourly Rate set forth in the Municipal Legal Agreement presented to the Village Board.

Section 4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with the respective provider of legal services accordingly as referenced herein.

Section 5. The Village Clerk and any other Village officer, employee or consultant is as directed by the Mayor shall take any all actions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution.

Section 6. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.

Resolution #34 Authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement with Orange County Office of the Aging for the Senior Dining Program.

Resolution #35 Holiday Calendar of 2024

Budget Transfers & Amendments

 

Adjournment of the November 20, 2023 meeting.

 

Next meeting will be December 18, 2023 6:30 pm Workshop followed by a 7:30 pm Village Board Meeting located at the Courthouse on Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925