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Minutes – Board Meeting 3/02/05

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, March 2, 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

                                                Water Department Superintendent Frederick Booher

                                                Building Department Superintendent Daniel B. Whalen

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

                                               

Sunshine Observers:             60 people in attendance

 

 

 

 

Mayor Martins opened the work session at 6:30 PM. 

 

 

William Kuhl presented the Board of Trustees with design plans for the Streetscape Improvements for Jericho Turnpike from Mineola Boulevard to Willis Avenue. 

Mayor Martins discussed the financing for the approximately $900,000 project. 

 

 

Resolution No. 43-05

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Louis Santosus, 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. 44-05

 

Resolved to approve the board meeting minutes for February 2005 with the following corrections: 

 

Minutes of February 2, 2005

            Page 1 - Resolution No. 25-05

            Correct time - should be 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

            Page 2 – Resolution No. 26-05

            Correct time - should be 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

 

 

 

            Pages 2 and 3 – Resolution No. 27-05

            Approved list of Election Inspectors:

 

 

District  

First

Last

 

 

 

16110

R

Edward

Miller

 

 

 

16110

R

Jean

Molnar

 

 

 

16110

D

Bob

Small

 

 

 

16110

D

Terry

Cleaves

 

 

 

16111

R

Michelle

DeStefano

 

 

 

16111

R

James

Gillick

 

 

 

16111

D

Carrie

McManus

 

 

 

16111

D

Jovan

Bates

 

 

 

16112

R

Caroline

Macedo

 

 

 

16112

R

Christine

Ambrose

 

 

 

16112

D

Denise

Galland

 

 

 

16112

D

Elaine

Small

 

 

 

17021

R

Edward

Curran

 

 

 

17021

R

Brenda

Oliver

 

 

 

17021

D

Dorothy

Prendergast

 

 

 

17021

D

Neil

Struber

 

 

 

16113

R

Kathryn

Cisco

 

 

 

16113

R

Jessica

Behrman

 

 

 

16113

D

Theresa

Gale

 

 

 

16113

D

Mary

Calapietra

 

 

 

17023

R

Martha

Makowsky

 

 

 

17023

R

Patricia

Kessler

 

 

 

17023

D

Timothy

Small

 

 

 

17023

D

Marie

Kelly

 

 

 

17024

R

Mary

VanAllen

 

 

 

17024

R

Harry

VanAllen

 

 

 

17024

D

Joseph

Kelly

 

 

 

17024

D

Sylvia

Gruber

 

 

 

17025

R

Steven

DeFranco

 

 

 

17025

R

Barbara

Thompson

 

 

 

17025

D

Ray

Coyne

 

 

 

17025

D

Madeline

Piloto

 

 

 

17026

R

Anne

Ciriaco

 

 

 

17026

R

Joan

Connor

 

 

 

17026

D

Neil

Piloto

 

 

 

17026

D

Saraha

Coyne

 

 

 

17027

R

Patricia

Stryjewski

 

 

 

17027

R

Carol

Provenzano

 

 

 

17027

D

Lorraine

Davidson

 

 

 

17027

D

Patrisha

Wayne

 

 

 

16114

R

Vincent

DeStefano

 

 

 

16114

R

Susan

Gibbons

 

 

 

16114

D

TBA

TBA

 

 

 

16114

D

Marvin

Gehn

 

 

 

17029

R

Lois

DeSimone

 

 

 

17029

R

Nancy

Heiss

 

 

 

17029

D

Gabriella

Henricks

 

 

 

17029

D

Ona

Blackwood

 

 

 

17030

R

Irene

Kowalski

 

 

 

17030

R

Diane

Hess

 

 

 

17030

D

Margaret

D'Annuzio

 

 

 

17030

D

Robin

Bates

 

 

 

17031

R

Louise

Palumbo

 

 

 

17031

R

Anne

Murphy

 

 

 

17031

D

Pat

Sjursen

 

 

 

17031

D

Jean

Marley

 

 

 

17032

R

Amelia

Goldsmith

 

 

 

17032

R

Russ

Sutherland

 

 

 

17032

D

Helen

Callhan

 

 

 

17032

D

Elizabeth

McMahon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Seconded by Trustee Louis Santosus, 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. 45-05

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola School District Fine Arts Department’s request for the use of Memorial Park for it’s Summer Music Program Concert that is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (includes set up and breakdown).

 

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. 46-05

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola School District Fine Arts Department’s request for the use of Village fields and facilities for the Mineola/ NYSFBC Marching Band Competition that is scheduled for October 15, 2005 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Hampton Street Stadium. 

 

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. 47-05

 

Resolved to approve the posting for bids for the Mineola Pool Shuttle and the Refreshment Concession Stand. Be it further resolved that the Refreshment Concession Stand Bid will require a menu with prices and hours of operation. 

 

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. 48-05

 

Resolved to approve the WARM Association of Girls Scouts’ request for the use of the Community Center gymnasium on Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM for the Bronze, Silver and Gold achievement awards ceremony with approximately 50-75 in attendance. 

 

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. 49-05

 

Resolved to approve the Evening Star Quilters’ request for the use of the Community Center and classrooms from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday, October 21, 2005, Saturday, October 22, 2005 and Sunday, October 23, 2005 for their annual quilt show.

 

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

 

Village Clerk, Michael Arens announced that anyone wishing to register for the upcoming Village Election could do so on Saturday, March 5, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Community Center.

 

Resolution No. 50-05

 

Resolved to approve the 2004 Service Award Program for the Mineola Fire Department. 

 

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. 51-05

 

Resolved to approve Change Order #1 for the Rehabilitation of Well #6.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. 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. 52-05

 

Resolved to award the contract for the removal of sweeper body and installation of new equipment on Village owned 1998 International 4700 series Street Sweeper to the lowest bidder, Modern Machinery, Inc., at $50,400.00. 

 

 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

 

Water Department Supervisor Fred Booher reported that the department had produced 74 million gallons in the month of February.  He also reported Well #4 was back in service and that Well #6 is currently out of service. 

 

Resolution No. 53-02

 

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension of the building permit issued for 98 Front Street. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. 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

 

Building Department Superintendent Daniel B. Whalen gave a follow-up report on recent action taken against Kidz Inc., located on Hillside Avenue.

 

Mayor Martins requested motion to go into executive session at 7:25 PM.

 

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

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:50 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

 

 

Resolution No. 54-02

 

Resolved to approve the payment of $2,361.05 for accumulated vacation days, sick days and personal days to Robert Graf who is retiring on April 29, 2005.

 

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

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:55 PM. 

 

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

 

Mayor Martins congratulated Carlos Mendez of Shortridge Drive who recently signed a contract to play for the Metro Stars. Mayor Martins also reported that he and Village Clerk, Michael Arens attended a NYCOM legislative meeting in Albany where the agenda focused on pension costs and sales tax revenue sharing.  Mayor Martins also discussed the plans to draft a Bill for the legislature with the support of neighboring villages. 

 

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther thanked Mayor Martins for his efforts to get our share of sales tax dollars and urged others to support this initiative by writing to their state legislators. Trustee Werther reported that the Chamber of Commerce would be hosting

“ A Taste of Mineola” on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Jericho Terrace.  He also reported on the upcoming events at the Mineola Library.

 

Mayor Martins thanked Trustee Louis Santosus for seventeen years of service to the Community as an exceptional Trustee.

 

Trustee Louis Santosus thanked everyone for their support and said that he was proud to serve the Village. He also thanked Tom Rini, Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Department for their recent efforts in managing snow removal and sanitation collection in bad weather.   

 

Trustee Fairgrieve also thanked Tom Rini, the Department of Public Works and Sanitation Department for their hard work. Trustee Linda Fairgrieve reported on upcoming Winthrop-University Hospital programs. 

 

Trustee Paul Cusato reported on various MAA programs for children of every age group.   He thanked the staff and coaches of the M.A.A. and P.A.L. for a great year.  He also thanked Tom Rini and the Department of Public Works for their hard work.

 

Mayor Martins recognized members of the Mineola Junior Fire Department and their leaders who were in the audience and congratulated them on a their program as well as their recent Pasta Dinner.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 9:20 PM. 

 

Motioned by 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

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                ______________

                                                                                                Michael E. Arens

                                                                                                Village Clerk

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