Minutes – Board Meeting 04/20/05

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Monday, April 20, 2005 at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York.

PRESENT: Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

EXCUSED: Trustee John S. DaVanzo

ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney John Spellman

Village Clerk Michael E. Arens

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini

Building Department Superintendent Daniel B. Whalen

Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher

Village Auditor Giacomo Ciccone

Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

Secretary to the Board of Trustees Joseph R. Scalero

Sunshine Observers: 15 residents

Press Observer: Joseph Rizza, Mineola American

Mayor Martins opened the Work Session at 6:30 PM.

Trustee John S. DaVanzo was excused from the meeting.

Resolution No. 90-05

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 91-05

Resolved to approve the minutes for March 2, 2005, March 16, 2005 and

March 31, 2005.

Motioned by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 92-05

Resolved to approve the minutes for March 9, 2005.

Motioned by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Abstain

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther Absent

Mayor Jack M. Martins Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Resolution No. 93-05

Resolved to award the bid for the Wilson Park Refreshment Concession Stand to Dover Gourmet with a base bid payment of $4,350.00 or 10% of the gross receipts for the 2005 season whichever is greater.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 94-05

Resolved to award the bid for the Community Pool Van Service to All Island Taxi, the low bidder at $199.00 per day for the 2005 season.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 95-05

Resolved to approve the posting for Requests for Proposals for the Landscape Design and Engineering on Mineola Boulevard between Old Country Road and 3^rd Street.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 96-05

Resolved to approve the request for a contract change to include an additional $2215.00 to be funded by Nassau County Community Development 26^th Year for the Community Development project at 150 East Jericho Turnpike.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 97-05

Resolved to approve the request by Mineola Youth and Family Services for the use of Wilson Park Ball Field #1 or other available field, beginning Tuesday July 5, through August 19, 2005. The program will be held on Mondays 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 98-05

Resolved to approve the following appointments to the Mineola Fire Department:

Philip Carvalho Company #3

Daniel Scalzo Company #3

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 99-05

Resolved to approve the grant application under the Justice Court Assistance Program.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 100-05

Resolved to approve the renewal of the Worker’s Compensation service contract with The Triad Group.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 101-05

Request authorization to remove parking restrictions on Clinton Avenue from 7:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2005 through 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2005 to allow for garage repairs at 100 Clinton Avenue. Residents will be issued temporary permits for this period.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Department of Public Works Superintendent, Thomas Rini reported that Mineola had been named a 2004 Tree City USA and Growth Award recipient and announced that the tree planting would be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 9:00 AM.

Superintendent of Buildings, Daniel B. Whalen gave the building department report for February and March.

Resolution No. 102-05

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension of the building permit issued for 208 Pomander Road.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Vote:

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 7:10 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:40 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 103-05

Resolved to approve payment to John Fusco for accumulated sick, vacation and personal time as directed by the union contract.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 104-05

Resolved to approve a $1.00 per hour merit increase for Thomas D. Gaines, in accordance with the union contract for certification as Grade 1B-GW Treatment Plant Water System Operator.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 105-05

Resolved to approve a $1.00 per hour increase for Frank Temperino from May 1, 2005 to September 15, 2005 for assuming the responsibilities of a Certified Pool Operator, maintaining the pool and pump house for the 2005 season.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 106-05

Resolved to approve payment to Raymond Baron for accumulated vacation, sick and personal time.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 107-05

Resolved to approve payment to Michael E. Arens for accumulated vacation, sick and personal time.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Village Attorney, John Spellman reported on a Memo of Understanding between the Village of Mineola, the MTA and Keyspan.

Resolution No. 108-05

Resolved for the Village of Mineola to accept the deed of conveyance of Station Road from Keyspan at no cost to the Village.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 109-05

Resolved to approve the contract of sale to deed to the MTA for the Village’s interest in Station Road for the sum of $623,100 in connection with the Intermodal Center pending the results of the May 11, 2005 Public Hearing.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 110-05

Resolved to approve the contract to grant a temporary easement as well as a permanent easement to the MTA for a portion of Front Street on the north side of the tracks to serve as a touchdown point for a pedestrian overpass and the Village would receive the sum of $26,900.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 111-05

Resolved to conditionally indicate a willingness to accept a dedication of 3^rd Street between 3^rd Avenue & 4^th Avenue from the MTA, subject to completion of the Intermodal Center and roadway pursuant to the standards of the Department of Public Works.

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 112-05

Resolved to advertise and set a public hearing for May 11, 2005 pertaining to the discontinuance of Station Road as a public thoroughfare.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 113-05

Resolved to set hearing date for May 11, 2005 for a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 30 entitled Zoning to provide for a pass-through to developers, of professional fees incurred by the Village in receiving and processing project applications.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:55 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:00 PM

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Resolution No. 114-05

Resolved to hire Kevin Kirby for the position of part-time Janitor, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the union starting salary.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 8:00 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Mayor Martins opened the Public Session at 8:00 PM.

Mayor Martins congratulated the VFW on their 80^th Anniversary. He also congratulated new Chiefs Jack Gayson and Rob Conelly.

Trustee Lawrence Werther reported on the Chamber of Commerce election results. He also reported on the Taste of Mineola event that raised over $10,000 for Winthrop-University Hospital.

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve gave the Justice Court figures for the month as well as the Water/Sewer Department report.

Trustee Paul S. Cusato thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Mineola and also thanked the VFW for inviting him to their anniversary celebration. He offered his condolences to the Randall Family.

Mayor Martins reminded everyone that Chaminade High School would be celebrating its 75^th Anniversary on Saturday, April 25, 2005.

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 8:40 PM.

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Yes No Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael E. Arens

Village Clerk