Minutes – Board Meeting 1/5/05

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York.

PRESENT: Mayor Jack M. Martins

Deputy Mayor Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney John Spellman

Village Clerk Michael E. Arens

Village Treasurer Richard Dwyer

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini

Building Superintendent Daniel B. Whalen

Water Department Superintendent Frederick Booher

Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

Sunshine Observers: 6 people in attendance

Resolution No. 1-05

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Louis Santous, Jr.

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 2-05

Resolved to approve the minutes for December 2004.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Louis Santous, Jr.

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 3-05

Resolved to award the contract for the Unisex Handicapped Bathroom Project at 150 East Jericho Turnpike to Rick Calonita with the lowest qualified bid of $24,800.00 at the recommendation of Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers.

Motioned by Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 4-05

Resolved to approve Voter Registration Day for Saturday, March 5, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. at the Community Center.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 5-05

Resolved to approve the Irish American Society’s request to hang a banner across Willis Avenue at Banbury Road from February 1, 2005 to March 8, 2005 to publicize the 55^th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March 6, 2005 at 1:00 PM.

Motioned by Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 6-05

Resolved to approve the request by the Advisors of the Mineola Junior Fire Department to hang a banner across Mineola Boulevard from January 26, 2005 through February 13, 2005 for the 9^th Annual Pasta Dinner to be held on Sunday, February 13, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 7-05

Resolved to approve the appointment of David Santos to Mineola Fire Department’s Company No. 2.

Motioned by Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 8-05

Resolved to approve the request by Catherine P. Lackner to carry-over one vacation day from 2004 and to be utilized by March 31, 2005.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins announced that the Mineola Bridge re-dedication is scheduled for Sunday January 30, 2005.

Resolution No. 9-05

Resolved to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,641.80 for the Clearwell repairs at Well No. 4.

Motioned by Trustee Paul Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 10-05

Resolved to approve the installation of a handicapped parking space at 90 Searing Avenue.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 11-05

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension of the building permit issued for 40 Juniper Avenue.

Motioned by Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Building Department Superintendent, Daniel B. Whalen gave an update on rental registration and reported on the Commerce Bank construction project.

Water Department Supervisor, Fred Booher reported that the Village’s Water Department produced just over one billion gallons for 2004. He also reported on the department’s sewer, home and main line activities for the month of December.

Village Treasurer, Richard Dwyer announced that the 1099’s would be out the following week.

The Village Treasurer had delivered year to date fiscal report to the members of the board earlier in the week. After reviewing the report, Mayor Martins and the Board of Trustees agreed that any future transfers or new line items of $10,000 or more would be reported on a monthly basis.

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve inquired as to why the fee for the Village’s annual audit had decreased.

Mayor Martins stated that the auditors had agreed to voluntarily reduce their fees and Richard Dwyer stated that the accounting department had restructured it’s pre-audit procedures which helped to streamline the process.

Trustee Louis Santosus commented that most of the departments seemed to be well within their budgets, but had some concerns about the Mineola Ambulance Corps. budget.

Mayor Martins said that the Village would need to re-evaluate the budget for the Mineola Ambulance Corps.

Trustee Paul Cusato inquired about an article that appeared in the December issue of Village News issued by the Nassau County Village Officials Association, regarding sales tax revenue sharing the distribution of sales tax to Mineola. The article stated that the Village would be entitled to approximately $32,000.

Village Attorney, John Spellman said that the Village would be paid in quarterly installments beginning in April.

Trustee Cusato asked Mayor Martins if there had been any further communication regarding the Mineola Fire Department’s request to hold a block party, parade and drill from July 6, 2006 through July 8, 2006. This matter was tabled at the June 9, 2004 meeting so that dates could be coordinated with the Village’s Centennial Celebration.

Mayor Martins stated that he would follow-up with the Centennial Committee and

re-visit the subject at the next board meeting.

Trustee Cusato also asked for an update on the sports bubble.

Village Attorney, John Spellman replied that he had been in contact with the presenters of the concept and stated that they were working on the economic feasibility and financial details.

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the work session at 6:55 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins opened the public meeting at 7:50 PM.

Mayor Martins wished everyone a Happy New Year. He asked that everyone keep the victims of the Tsunami in their thoughts and prayers.

Trustee Lawrence Werther wished everyone a Happy New Year and complimented the Nassau Pops, Mineola Choral Society and Chaminade High School on a wonderful holiday concert. He reported on upcoming events for the Chamber of Commerce and Mineola Memorial Library.

Trustee Louis Santosus wished everyone a Happy New Year and announced that tickets were available for the Junior Fire Department Annual Pasta Dinner scheduled for February 13, 2005.

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve wished everyone a Happy New Year. Trustee Fairgrieve announced upcoming health care seminars offered by Winthrop-University Hospital.

Trustee Fairgrieve reported on an article that appeared in GLIRC Magazine that called the Mineola Mustang Run a “True community event”.

Trustee Paul Cusato thanked Tom Rini on the recent snow removal and Fred Booher for his work on the water-main break. He thanked everyone for inviting him to their holiday parties and complimented the former Chief Gary Mazur and the Mineola Fire Department’s Operation Santa. He also reminded everyone of the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast on February 6, 2005 and the Junior Fire Department’s Annual Pasta Dinner on February 13, 2005. He also wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.

Mayor Martins asked for a motion to adjourn at 8:35 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Abstain Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Louis Santosus, Jr.

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Respectfully submitted,

___________________

Michael E. Arens

Village Clerk