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Minutes - Board Meeting 05/23/07

 

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

held Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 2007at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501.

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

                                                                Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Village Attorney John Spellman

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini  

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

                                               

 

Press Observer:                     Joseph Rizza, Mineola American

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 15 Observers

 

 

Resolution No. 103-07

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

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. 104-07

 

Resolved to approve a new request for proposals for the Station Plaza North-Landscape Design and Engineering Services project and reject all previously submitted bids.

 

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. 105-07

 

Resolved to approve the following new members of the Mineola Fire Department:

 

                                    Peter Clark                   Company No. 2

                                    Jason De Oliveira         Company No. 3

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

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. 106-07

 

Resolve to approve the request by Corpus Christi Church for the use of village roads to hold a devotional procession on Sunday, June 10, 2007 form approximately 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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. 107-07

 

Resolved to approve the request by Venezia’s Garden Center for a seasonal vendor permit allowing for the sale of Gelato from a mobile cart in front of the garden center from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, from April through October.

 

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. 108-07

 

Resolved to award the 2007/2008 HVAC maintenance contract for the Village of Mineola to Dynaire Service Corp.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

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. 109-07

 

Resolved to approve the request to install a 16’ curb cut and close the existing curb cut at 319 Horton Highway.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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. 110-07

 

Resolved to accept the proposal submitted by Arrowhead/Fireman’s Fund to provide insurance coverage for the Village of Mineola.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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 at 9:40 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther 

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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 come out of Executive Session at 9:55 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther 

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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. 111-07

 

Resolved to approve a $1.00 per hour increase for Deputy Registrar, Ceu Lopes, effective December 1, 2006.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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 asked Village Attorney John Spellman to give an overview of the Village’s need for a property revaluation.

 

Village Attorney, John Spellman introduced Matt Smith of Standard Valuation Services who presented the proposal for the revaluation of Village properties. 

 

 

Resolution No. 112-07

 

Resolved to authorize Mayor Jack M. Martins to complete the application for recertification for the Village of Mineola as an approved assessing unit and submit said application to the New York State Office of Real Property Services. 

 

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. 115-07

 

WHEREAS, Section 305 if the New York State Real Property Tax Law mandates uniform and equitable assessments; and

 

WHEREAS, computer-assisted appraisal systems and technical advice are available by cooperative agreement with the New York State Office of Real Property Services; and

 

WHEREAS, the last reassessment of our real property took place in 1986, and

 

WHEREAS, the Village Board is convinced that a reassessment is necessary to comply with Section 305 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law;

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:

 

SECTION 1.That the Assessor of the Village of Mineola is hereby authorized to undertake and implement a reassessment for the 2008 assessment roll.

 

SECTION 2.   The Village Board does hereby agree, in conjunction with the New York State of Real Property Services to support the Village’s assessment staff in this reassessment.

 

SECTION 3.  That the Village Board and the assessor are authorized to enter into any necessary agreements to achieve this purpose. Any agreements resulting in expenditure by the Village must be approved by the Village Board.  Any agreement with a private contractor to provide services for this reassessment shall be entered into only upon review by the Village Attorney, the assessor and a representative from the Office of Real Property Services. 

 

This resolution shall take effect immediately. 

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                  No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 116-07

 

Resolved to accept the proposal of Standard Valuation Services and Michael Haberman Associates as presented and allocate funds from the unreserved fund balance for the revaluation project.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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 opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 PM.

 

A Public Hearing was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 8:00 PM at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, in order to receive public comment upon the following:

 

                        Proposed Final Storm Water Phase II Plan

 

Resolution No. 117-07

 

Resolved to adopt the proposed Final Storm Water Phase II Plan.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

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 close the Public Hearing at 8:10 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo  

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

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Meeting at 8:10 PM.

 

Mayor Martins congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on the success of the Mineola Fair. Mayor Martins invited residents to come out and show their support at the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2007.  Mayor Martins thanked the members of the Board for their support of the revaluation project.   

 

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther urged residents to come and support our veterans at the Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2007.  Trustee Werther thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the Mineola Fair.  Trustee Werther congratulated Rob Ratner, Supervisor of the Performing and Fine Arts for the Mineola School District on his retirement and thanked Donna Strein for her years of service on the Mineola School Board.

 

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their work on the Mineola Fair.  Trustee Fairgrieve wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day.

 

Trustee Paul Cusato thanked Donna Strein for her service on the Mineola School Board.  Trustee Cusato also gave the Mineola Fire Department report.

 

Trustee John DaVanzo thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their work on the Mineola Fair, especially the entertainment. 

 

Mayor Martins encouraged everyone to come out on Saturday, June 9, 2007 to show their support for Jack’ Run for Autism Awareness. 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 10:00 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

 

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