We need your help. We would like more Tuckahoe residents to be involved in local government activities. There are many committees in Tuckahoe which need people to serve on them. Some of these committees have vacancies now, or will in the near future. There are also a number of other areas of local government activities that could use volunteers.
We know there are many talented people in Tuckahoe who have good ideas and energy. If you wish to volunteer on any of our boards, please fill out Section A of this form and return it as soon as possible to the Village Hall.
If you would like to make any suggestions to the Village Board, please complete Section B of this form and return it to the Village Hall. Any suggestions will be gratefully received and carefully considered.
I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES WHEN THERE IS A VACANCY:
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_____ Assessment Review Board _____ Planning Board _____ Beautification Committee _____ Police Auxiliary< _____ Cable T.V. Advisory Committee _____ Recreation Committee _____ Committee for People with Disabilities _____ Senior Citizen Coordination Council |
_____ Conservation Advisory Committee _____ Special Events Committee _____ Ethics Committee _____ Tuckahoe Housing Authority _____ Housing Review Board _____ Village Citizen Advisory Committee _____ Insurance Committee _____ Volunteer Fireman _____ Zoning Board of Appeals |
An independent review board of five members that hears taxpayer's assessment challenges and makes a determination to uphold the Assessor or to lower taxes based on a review of all the facts. Taxpayers can go to court to appeal the Board's decision.
Involved in fund raising to upgrade the aesthetics of the Village.
Arranges programming of local TV shows for Tuckahoe's municipal access Channel 75. Video taping of Village Board, Zoning Board, Planning Board meetings, public hearings, and local events of public interest. Also, inputs daily announcements.
Reviews handicapped accessibility in Tuckahoe, and works with the Village and private groups to ensure accessibility for the handicapped to public and private buildings.
Reviews recycling programs here and elsewhere for adoption of the best possible program for Tuckahoe. Reviews chemical waste disposal and flood control questions involving Tuckahoe and maintains coordination with County, State and Federal agencies in these and other areas of environmental interest to the Village. Reviews status of Village's plantings and makes recommendations for planting of trees and shrubs on Village and private property, and in parks and public places.
Has jurisdiction to hear ethics complaints in connection with enforcement of Village Ethics Law.
Establishes rent guidelines for Tuckahoe landlords and hears landlord and tenant complaints regarding lease arrangements.
Reviews state of Village's insurance and recommends changes that will curb costs while ensuring proper coverage.
Oversees running of Library. Recommends Library budget and personnel pay raises. Recommends Library programs and public events and runs them or coordinates them with "Friends of the Library".
Reviews site plans for building projects in the Village and acts as Village Architectural Review Board.
Oversees recreation in the Village, including the Tuckahoe Day event which is held in the Fall. Reviews state of parks and public places in Tuckahoe and makes recommendations to the Village Board.
Works with Tuckahoe Senior Citizen's organization to ensure continued operation of Senior's Center and programming during the year. Recommends budget and coordinates with the Village and Town Officials and the Eastchester Office of the Aging.
Oversees the running of the Sanford and Jefferson Gardens public housing developments in Tuckahoe.
Accepts special project assignments from the Village Board and makes recommendations to the Board.
Hears applications for variances from Village's Zoning Law, based on individual applications.