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Minutes - Board Meeting

March 4, 2009

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola

held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501.

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

                                                                Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Peter Trentacoste, Esq. for Village Attorney

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero  

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Cora T. Kelly

                                                Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone 

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini

Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

 

Press Observer:                     Joe Rizza, Mineola American

 

Sunshine Observers:             35 Observers

 

Mayor Martins called the Work Session to order at 6:50 pm.

 

Resolution No. 50-09

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Resolution No. 51-09

 

Resolved to approve the minutes from meetings of the Board of Trustees held

January 14, 2009, January 21, 2009 and February 4, 2009.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira  

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato* 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

*Trustee Paul S. Cusato abstained from voting on the Minutes of January 14, 2009 as he was not present at this meeting.

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 52-09

 

Resolved to approve the request by MJF Ice Cream, Inc. to renew a permit to operate

an ice cream truck in the Village of Mineola from March 31, 2009 through October 31,

2009 from 12:00 PM until 8:30 PM or dusk (whichever is earlier).

.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Resolution No. 53-09

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Evening Star Quilters for use of a Community Center general purpose room on Saturday June 6, 2009 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and on Friday October 2, 2009 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm for workshop sessions.

 

Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Resolution No. 54-09

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps for use of Wilson Park on Saturday August 1, 2009 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for their annual barbeque.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Resolution No. 55-09

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps for use of the Community Center auditorium on Thursday July 9, 2009 from 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm to host a blood drive.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato  

 

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero reported that Leisure Passes are now available and presented the Justice Court February 9, 2009 preliminary monthly report.

 

Resolution No. 56-09

 

Resolved to authorize the Village Treasurer to retain the services of Paychex, Inc. for payroll services.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

                                                            Resolution No. 57-09

 

Resolved to authorize a Public Bid for Work Uniforms.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

                                                            Resolution No. 58-09

 

Resolved to reject the low bid from Carlo Lizza & Sons Paving, Inc for the Parking Field No. 5 Reconstruction project, as an unbalanced bid. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

                                                            Resolution No. 59-09

 

Resolved to award Frank Robustello and Son, Inc., as the next lowest bidder for the Parking Lot #5 Reconstruction project and to perform the job without top course.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy   

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini presented a snow report and a tree trimming report.

 

Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen presented a report on the monthly activities of the Building Department.

 

Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher presented a report on the monthly activities of the Water Department.

 

Mineola Fire Department Warden, Bill Gresalfi, reported on the Junior Fire Department Pasta Dinner planned for Sunday, March 8, 2009 and introduced the Junior Firefighters in attendance.

           

Resolution No. 60-09

 

Resolved to ratify the appointment of Michael J. Vezzi to the Mineola Library Board

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy   

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins announced that Public Meetings will no longer be televised.  All Work Sessions and Public Hearings will continue to be televised.

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:40 pm.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:50 pm.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

                                                            Resolution No. 61-09

 

Resolved to approve a request to post for a Laborer position in the Parks and Recreation Department with a starting salary in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato                                                             

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Meeting at 8:10 pm

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

                                                Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

                                                Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Village Attorney John Spellman

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero  

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Cora T. Kelly

                                                Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone 

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini

Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

 Press Observer:                     Joe Rizza, Mineola American

                         

                                                           

Sunshine Observers:             27 Observers

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins reminded everyone about the Mineola Junior Fire Department Pasta Night Dinner on Sunday March 8, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

 

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther reminded everyone that Daylight Savings was this weekend and it is a good time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors. Trustee Werther also commented on the Department of Public Works snow removal efforts.

 

Trustee Paul S. Cusato complimented the Department of Public Works on a good job on plowing the streets during our last snow storm.

 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira commented on the lack of Nassau County efforts in plowing Roslyn Road in Mineola compared to Franklin Avenue in Garden City. Trustee Pereira presented a High School sports update and commented on Deputy Treasurer Carl Marchese’s retirement dinner.

 

Mayor Martins reported that the state’s Jericho Turnpike repaving project is going forward.

 

13 Speakers addressed the Board

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 11:30 PM

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy 

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

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