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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Waterfront Development Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
7 p.m., Wednesday, September 24
Yonkers Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
The workshop will feature background information about the LWRP and
progress on the LWRP to date.
I urge you to attend if you wish to participate in developing an important plan that, if adopted, will guide Yonkers waterfront development in the coming decade. For more information on what an LWRP can do for Yonkers, see the NY state website:
http://www.nyswaterfronts.com/aboutus_LWRP.asp
Yonkers Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
The workshop will feature background information about the LWRP and
progress on the LWRP to date.
I urge you to attend if you wish to participate in developing an important plan that, if adopted, will guide Yonkers waterfront development in the coming decade. For more information on what an LWRP can do for Yonkers, see the NY state website:
http://www.nyswaterfronts.com/aboutus_LWRP.asp
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tonights Meetings at City Hall starting at 6:00pm
6:00pm in the Council Chambers with Council RE Committee review of outstanding SFC project issues (agenda below; public comment allowed), followed by the Regular City Council meeting beginning at 8:00pm (Agenda can be found at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2149&page=23
Remember, if you wish to speak on any agenda item at 7:30 pm before the regular meeting, including the SFC project, you must call the City Clerk (377-6020) before 3:00pm tomorrow to sign up.
Finally, for the many who lent their support to the new Philipse Manor Historic District, the ZONING BOARD is holding a public hearing on the proposed Greyston "work force" housing tower ALSO at 6:00pm tomorrow night, in the Ceremonial courtroom, 4th floor, City Hall.
See the notice at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2131&page=23
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2149&page=23
Remember, if you wish to speak on any agenda item at 7:30 pm before the regular meeting, including the SFC project, you must call the City Clerk (377-6020) before 3:00pm tomorrow to sign up.
Finally, for the many who lent their support to the new Philipse Manor Historic District, the ZONING BOARD is holding a public hearing on the proposed Greyston "work force" housing tower ALSO at 6:00pm tomorrow night, in the Ceremonial courtroom, 4th floor, City Hall.
See the notice at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2131&page=23
Journal News Editorial Praising the Downtown Development
Editors Note: The Op-Ed Opinion makers at the Journal News constantly have criticisms of development in the neighboring counties. When it comes to Yonkers their motto is Build Baby Build. Just an observation before you read their Op-Ed
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ethics Board Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
Ethics Board Meeting
9/18/2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - Mayor's Reception Room
The next Meeting of the Ethics Board has been set up for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at City Hall, 40 South Broadway, in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor at 7:00 pm.
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING
9/18/2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - Mayor's Reception Room
The next Meeting of the Ethics Board has been set up for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at City Hall, 40 South Broadway, in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor at 7:00 pm.
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
More Executive Sessions Tonight for the City Council Real Estate Committee Meeting at 8:00pm
Editors Note: This was a poorly advertised meeting with no official notice given to this editor, which is unusual. According to Open Government Laws, a body or agency can not just go into Executive Session to avoid public scrutiny.
§105. Conduct of executive sessions. 1. Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public moneys: a. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed; b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer; c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed; d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; e. collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. 2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body.
For More Info on Open Meetings Law go to:
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/openmeetlaw.htm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, Room 406, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion regarding pending negotiation of the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) for the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Note: The Council is expected to vote to go into Executive Session for item number one.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick,Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow,Councilmember, Co-chair
§105. Conduct of executive sessions. 1. Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public moneys: a. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed; b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer; c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed; d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; e. collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. 2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body.
For More Info on Open Meetings Law go to:
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/openmeetlaw.htm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, Room 406, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion regarding pending negotiation of the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) for the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Note: The Council is expected to vote to go into Executive Session for item number one.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick,Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow,Councilmember, Co-chair
Green Policy Task Force meeting Wednesday at 6:30pm
Please be advised that a Green Policy Task Force meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, Room 406.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. LEED policy
2. GPTF presence at the Sustainable Hudson Valley Conference
Attached you will find a complete description of the agenda for the meeting.
Thank you,
Amara Foster,GPTF Intern
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. LEED policy
2. GPTF presence at the Sustainable Hudson Valley Conference
Attached you will find a complete description of the agenda for the meeting.
Thank you,
Amara Foster,GPTF Intern
Monday, September 15, 2008
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting 7:00p,
Please be advised that an Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM in City Hall, Council Chambers, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Gronowski - Resolution - requesting the Mayor direct the City Assessor to undertake a reassessment of all real property within the City of Yonkers in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law section 1573, and New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations section 201 to offset some of the costs of the revaluation, and upon completion of the revaluation to review the benefits of Real Property Tax Law Article 19 to further insulate the residential tax class from a shift of actual tax dollars.
A. Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson, will brief the Committee on the cost and benefits of reassessment and the resources the state has available for the City and the County.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell, will discuss the costs and benefits of city-wide reassessment in conjunction with the county or own its own.
Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Chair
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Gronowski - Resolution - requesting the Mayor direct the City Assessor to undertake a reassessment of all real property within the City of Yonkers in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law section 1573, and New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations section 201 to offset some of the costs of the revaluation, and upon completion of the revaluation to review the benefits of Real Property Tax Law Article 19 to further insulate the residential tax class from a shift of actual tax dollars.
A. Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson, will brief the Committee on the cost and benefits of reassessment and the resources the state has available for the City and the County.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell, will discuss the costs and benefits of city-wide reassessment in conjunction with the county or own its own.
Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Chair
Yonkers Community Benefit Agreement Shrouded in Secrecy
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Editors Note: No Land Grab website debunks the Myth's of the Atlantic Yards CBA for more go to. http://nolandgrab.org/
Editors Note: No Land Grab website debunks the Myth's of the Atlantic Yards CBA for more go to. http://nolandgrab.org/
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