Minutes - Board
Meeting – 03/31/10 –Budget Work Session
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 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: Village Attorney John M. 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
1st Assistant Chief Joseph Pratt, Mineola Fire Department
Library Director Charles Sleefe
Press: Joe Rizza,
Mineola America
Sunshine Observers: 16 Observers
Mayor Jack M. Martins
called the Budget Work Session to order at 6:40 PM
Mayor Martins invited Mr. Tim O’Connell from the Police
Athletic League (PAL) to address the Board. Mr. O’Connell presented the Village
of Mineola a contribution in the amount of $3,000. Mr. O’Connell explained that
some children participating in PAL programs are not Mineola residents and are
charged non-resident’s fees. The $3,000 check represents this year’s fees and
is historically donated to the Village of Mineola to help defray the Village of
Mineola’s costs such as field maintenance.
Village Attorney John M. Spellman presented an overview on where the Village of Mineola currently stands with regard to Solid Waste Disposal and recommended the following resolutions:
Resolution No.
55-10
RESOLVED, that the proposed Service Agreement between the Incorporated Village of Mineola and Omni Recycling of Babylon, Inc. for the Disposal of Solid Waste, arrived at through a Request for Proposals and subsequent negotiations in compliance with Section 120-w of the General Municipal Law, is in the public interest and represents a responsible and economical program for solid waste management, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Service Agreement is hereby approved and that the Mayor is authorized to execute it.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution
No. 56-10
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees has designated the proposed Solid Waste Disposal Agreement as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the proposed disposal services and hereby issues a Negative Declaration.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution
No. 57-10
RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is directed to publish the award of the Solid Waste Disposal Service Agreement to Omni Recycling of Babylon, Inc. in the Mineola American, Newsday, the NYSDEC Environmental Notice Bulletin and the New York State Register in compliance with the provisions of Section 120-w of the General Municipal Law.
Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Mayor Jack M. Martins presented a PowerPoint slideshow detailing the FY2010/2011 Tentative Budget and solicited input from the Board and departments.
Resolution
No. 58-10
RESOLVED, that the application of New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a special permit to install wireless telecommunication antenna structures at 393 Jericho Turnpike is DENIED.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution
No. 59-10
RESOLVED, that the application of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for a special permit to install wireless telecommunication antenna structures at 170 Old Country Road is GRANTED.
Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution
No. 60-10
RESOLVED, that the competitive bid submitted by Reet Construction relative to the Streetscape Reconstruction Project for Station Plaza North is DISQUALIFIED for failing to contain the non-collusive bidding certification mandated by Section §2878 of the Public Authorities Law.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution
No. 61-10
RESOLVED, that the competitive bid submitted by New York Paving relative to the Streetscape Reconstruction Project for Station Plaza North is ACCEPTED as the lowest responsible bid.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Mayor Jack M. Martins commented that this March has been the rainiest month ever; fortunately the village encountered no flooding issues except at the railroad right-of-way (Station Plaza North) and stated that the village has scheduled a meeting with the MTA to resolve these issues. Mayor Martins also stated that several attempts were made to coordinate meetings with the County and the Town of North Hempstead with regard to past flooding in the Bruce Terrace area and the need for the County to get involved because an interceptor is required on the County’s Westbury Ave line at Sheridan Blvd.
Mayor Jack M. Martins
closed the Budget Work Session at 8:50 PM
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira