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Minutes - Board Meeting 05/07/08

 

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

held Wednesday, May 07, 2008 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 Spellman

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini  

Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher 

                                                                                               

 

Sunshine Observers:              Approximately 20 Observers

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 91-08

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

  

 

Resolution No. 92-08

 

Resolved to approve the request of the Mineola Union Free School District for the use of the John S. DaVanzo Community Pool for their Special Education Summer Program from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM on the following dates:

 

                                    July 7, 2088                   July 28, 2008

                                    July 14, 2008                 August 4, 2008

                                    July 21, 2008

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 93-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Evening Star Quilters for the use of the Community Center Gymnasium on the following dates:

 

                        06/05/08                        10/02/08                        02/05/09

                        07/03/08                        11/06/08                        03/05/09

                        08/07/08                        12/04/08                        04/02/09

                        09/04/08                        01/08/09                        05/07/09

 

                                   

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

Resolution No. 94-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Evening Star Quilters for the use of the Community Center East room on the following dates:

 

                        6/19/08                         10/16/08                        2/19/09

                        7/17/08                         11/20/08                        03/19/09

                        08/04/08                        12/18/08                        04/16/09

                        09/18/08                        01/22/09                        05/21/09                       

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 95-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Mineola Middle School for the use of the Mineola Memorial Park gazebo and the surrounding area on June 5th and 6th from 8:00 AM to 2:36 PM, to conduct their annual “Shakespeare in the Park” performances.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

 

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 96-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Mineola Athletic Association for the use of the Community Center Gymnasium and the West room on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for their Annual MAA Sports Picture Day.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 97-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by The Mineola Alheirense Cultural Center for the use of Parking Field #2, the closure of parking spaces #46 through #52 and the closure of the one-way entrance on Willis Avenue on May 25, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM for their annual picnic.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 98-08

 

May 7, 2008

 

 

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is

Authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to make grants to state and other units of general local government to help finance Community Development Programs; and

 

WHEREAS, the COUNTY OF NASSAU (County) and VILLAGE OF MINEOLA(Subrecipient) entered in an Cooperation Agreement to participate in a Nassau County Community Development Program, for a term of three (3) years to commence the 1st day of October  2008 and end the August 31, 2011, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended ;  and

 

WHEREAS, the Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

has approved a Community Development Program for the 35th Program Year, Federal fiscal year 2008; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to said Cooperative Agreement the COUNTY and the SUBRECIPIENT have agreed to undertake project activities using Community Development Block Grant Funds to be received by the COUNTY from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

 

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development  Act of 1974, as amended submitted by the COUNTY and participating municipalities for the 35th Program Year, Federal Fiscal Year 2008; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the INC.VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, deems it to be in the public interest of the SUBRECIPIENT to enter into said proposed  Agreement for the purpose of undertaking project activities, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Jack M. Martins, Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Mineola be and hereby is authorized to execute an Agreement between the SUBRECIPIENT and the COUNTY OF NASSAU for the purpose of undertaking project activities under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the 35th Program Year, Federal Fiscal Year 2008.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

Resolution No. 99-08

 

Resolved to award the 2008 Wilson Park Refreshment Concession Stand contract to D & J Refreshments.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 100-08

 

Resolved to authorize Change Order #1 to the contract for the Rehabilitation of Well #1.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 101-08

 

Resolved to authorize the following public bids:

 

·         2008 Road Resurfacing Project

 

·         2008 Tree Planting Program

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 102-08

 

Resolved to authorize the hiring of Seasonal Staff for the Pool and Summer Recreation Programs.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No.103-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Birchwood Court Owners for a 90-day extension of Building Permit #0348.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Meeting at 7:30 pm.

 

Mayor Martins reported that he attended the Mineola Junior Fire Department’s installation of officers and awards dinner and commended the Juniors and the members of the Mineola Fire Department who help make our Juniors program a success.  Mayor Martins also reported that he attended the recent Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Ceremony and congratulated the scouts for their achievements.  Mayor Martins also reminded residents that Jack’s Run for Autism Awareness will be held June 7 and encouraged all residents to participate.

 

Mayor Martins reminded all businesses and commercial property owners that, with warmer weather upon us, they need to keep their properties and sidewalks clean and free of weeds.

 

Mayor Martins also reported that he had been in contact with the New York State Department of Transportation in an effort to get curb cuts installed at the new CVS property for use during construction.  Mayor Martins also gave an update on progress of the NYSDOT Roslyn Road Grade Crossing Elimination Project.    

 

Trustee Lawrence Werther congratulated the Mineola Junior Fire Department and reported on the success of the annual Mineola Fair.  Trustee Werther also thanked all those individuals and groups who made the Fair a success, particularly the Chamber of Commerce.

 

Trustee Werther also discussed the New York State-imposed limits on village Registrar fees and noted that these fees are set by the state at much lower rates than the State charges.

 

Trustee Paul Cusato congratulated Brian Strauss for being named “Junior Firefighter of the Year.  Trustee Cusato also congratulated the Friends of the Mineola Library on their successful fundraising for a new piano for the Library.  Trustee Cusato also extended his best wishes to BSA Troop 45.

 

Trustee Thomas Kennedy congratulated Brian Strauss and reported that he had attended his first Mineola Fair as a trustee and reported that he thought the day was perfect.  Trustee Kennedy reminded residents that the Memorial Day Parade and Observance would be May 26 and urged all residents to participate.  Trustee Kennedy also urged residents to support Jack’s Run.

 

Trustee Paul Pereira remarked that he had several first-time opportunities as a trustee to attend the Eagle Scout ceremony and the MJFD installation.  Trustee Pereira also commended the Department of Public Works on its excellent spring village beautification effort.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 10:00 pm.

 

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

 

 

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