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Minutes - Board Meeting – 04-07-10

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, April 7, 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

 

Sunshine Observers:             9 Observers

Mayor Jack M. Martins called the Work Session to order at 6:45 PM.

 

Resolution No. 75-10

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira          

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther   

 

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. 76-10

 

Resolved to approve the minutes from the meetings of the Board of Trustees of March 3, 2010, March 10, 2010 and March 17, 2010.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato        

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

 

Resolution No. 77-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Fire Department for a budget transfer in the amount of $4,000.00 from the following lines:

 

                                    From:               $1,000 (SCBA-SCOTT MASKS)

                                                            $2,000 (INSTALLATION DINNER)

                                                            $1,000 (OSHA MEDICALS)

 

                                    To   :                $4,000.00 (REPAIRS: BUILDING)

 

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

 

Resolution No. 78-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Fire Department for a budget transfer in the amount of $1,489.00 from the following lines:

 

                                    From:               $1,489.00 (FOAM)

                                                           

                                    To   :                $1,489.00 (TURN-OUT GEAR)

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira         

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther 

 

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. 79-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Fire Department for a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000.00 from the following lines:

 

                                    From:               $1,000.00 (SCBA-SCOTT MASKS)

                                   

                                    To    :               $1,000.00 (RENTAL EQUIPMENT)

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato           

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

 

Resolution No. 80-10

 

Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidate as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department:

 

                                  Thomas C. Faranda      Company #1

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato            

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther   

 

 

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. 81-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club’s for the use of Wilson Park on Sunday, June 6, 2010 (Raindate: Sunday, June 13, 2010) from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for their annual barbeque.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira        

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  

 

Resolution No. 82-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Athletic Association (MAA) for use of the Community Center auditorium and a general purpose room for their Annual MAA Sports Picture Day Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 4:00 PM -9:00 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 

 

Resolution No. 83-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by MJF Ice Cream, Inc. to renew a permit to operate an ice cream truck in the Village of Mineola from March 31, 2010 through October 31, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 8:30 PM or dusk (whichever is earlier).

 

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. 84-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola School District for the use of Wilson Park to conduct the Willis Avenue School’s Annual Kindergarten Class Picnic, Tuesday, June 15, 2010, from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm (Raindate: Wednesday June 16, 2010).

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato        

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  

 

Resolution No. 85-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by Mineola Cub Scouts Pack 246 for the use of a classroom in the Community Center for Den meetings from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the following dates:

 

                        Friday, April 23, 2010 

                        Friday, May 7, 2010   

                        Friday, May 21, 2010 

                        Friday, July 23, 2010        (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)

                        Friday, August 20, 2010 (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)              

                        Friday, September 3, 2010                  

                        Friday, September 24, 2010                

                        Friday, October 1, 2010

                        Friday, November 19, 2010

                        Friday, December 10, 2010

 

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. 86-10

 

Resolved to approve a request from The Birchwood Court Owners, Inc. for use of the Community Center auditorium for their Annual Shareholder Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato       

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. 87-10

 

Resolved to authorize a public bid for the operation of the Refreshment Concession Stand at Wilson Park for the 2010 Pool Season.

 

Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy       

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

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. 88-10

 

Resolved to authorize a public bid for the operation of the Community Pool Shuttle Van Service for the 2010 Pool Season.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato      

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

                                               

                                                                                                         Tabled

 

A request by the Kiwanis Club of County Seat to close Beebe Road from Jackson Avenue to Jericho Turnpike Sunday, May 16, 2010 (Rain Date: Sunday May 23, 2010) from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for their 2nd Annual Bicycle Safety Day.

 

Resolution No. 89-10

 

Resolved to approve a request for a 90-day extension of the Building Permit # 1239 issued for 460 Jackson Avenue.

                              

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato        

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

 

Resolution No. 90-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Village Treasurer for a budget transfer in the amount of

$66, 0000.00 from the following lines for early retirement of debt obligations.

 

                                  From:          $66,000.00 (Contingency)  

 

                                   To   :          $66, 000.00 (Bond Anticipation Note-Principal)

                              

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

 

Resolution No. 91-10

 

Resolved to approve a request by the Village Treasurer for a budget transfer in the amount of  $20, 0000.00 from the following lines for early retirement of debt obligations.

 

                                   From:         $20,000.00 (Supplies- Chemicals)

                               

                                   To    :         $20,000.00 (Bond Anticipation Note-Principal)

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira        

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

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. 92-10

 

Resolved to authorize a public bid for roof repair/replacement at Village Hall and Fire Department facilities to include any costs in excess of $200,000 to be reimbursed to the Village of Mineola through New York State Dormitory Authority grants.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato        

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

     

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. 93-10

 

Resolved to Deny a request for the expansion of a curb cut at 300 Foch Boulevard.

 

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

 

Resolution No. 94-10

 

Resolved to approve a request for a new curb cut and apron at 7 Berkley Road subject to the following conditions:  1) Area to be enclosed by permitted fencing; 2) Area to be screened with shrubbery; and, 3) Parking for automobiles, only.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira      

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

 

Resolution No. 95-10

 

Resolved to declare Friday, April 30, 2010, “Arbor Day” in the Village of Mineola and commemorating this day with the planting of a tree.

 

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

 

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini reported on his pre-construction meeting regarding the Station Plaza North streetscape project and stated that changes had to be made with regard to paving the crosswalks in order not to exceed the cost of the project.

 

Resolution No. 95A-10

 

Resolved to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Station Plaza North streetscape project.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira        

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

    

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 requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:30 PM.

 

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

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins called the Public Meeting to order at 7:40 PM.

 

 

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

                       

Sunshine Observers:             11 Observers

Mayor Jack M. Martins congratulated Trustees Pereira and Cusato on their re-election and also congratulated Ex-Chief Nick Martone, Sr. on celebrating 60th years of service with the Mineola Fire Department; thanked Cub Scout Pack 246 for inviting him to their Blue & Gold dinner celebrating the transition of some of the scouts to Boy Scout Troop 45, and congratulated Boy Scouts of America Troop 45 and Scoutmaster Steve Grosekopf on having six (6) Eagle Scouts this year. Mayor Martins reminded everyone that the Budget Hearing is Wednesday April 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM.

 

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther also welcomed back fellow trustees Paul Cusato and Paul Pereira and congratulated them on their re-election to new terms of office. Trustee Werther further congratulated Village Justice John O’Shea on his re-election and Acting Village Justice Richard O’Callaghan on his re-appointment, and thanked all of the appointed village employees on a job well done. Trustee Werther stressed that residents should “shop Mineola” and support village businesses as they support the Little League teams.

 

Trustee Paul S. Cusato stated that he was honored and privileged to be back on the Board and looked forward to working with his fellow Board members and also congratulated Ex-Chief Nick Martone, Sr. on his 60th year of service with the Mineola Fire Department.

 

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy congratulated Trustees Pereira and Cusato on their re-election and thanked them for volunteering their time to the village.  Trustee Kennedy also thanked the many volunteers who serve on the different boards of the village for their efforts and announced that Saturday April 17, 2010 is the Mineola Athletic Association’s (MAA) Little League Parade.

 

Trustee Paul Pereira thanked everyone who supported him, thanked all those that had a part in making the Organizational Meeting a success and wished Trustee Cusato a Happy Birthday.

 

4 speakers addressed the Board

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 8:20 PM.

 

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

 

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