Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Incorporated Village of Mineola
held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Village Hall,
PRESENT: Mayor
Jack M. Martins
Trustee
Trustee
Paul S. Cusato
Trustee
John S. DaVanzo
ALSO PRESENT:
Benjamin Truncale for
Village Attorney John Spellman
Village Clerk Joseph
R. Scalero
Superintendent of
Public Works Thomas J. Rini
Deputy
Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin
Sunshine Observers: Approximately 12 Observers
Press Observer: Joe Rizza,
Mayor Martins opened the Work Session at 6:30 PM.
Resolution No. 173-06
Resolved to approve bills and
payroll.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 174-06
Resolved to approve Mineola
Girl Scouts’ request for the use of Wilson Park to hold their annual Fall
Festival/Picnic on Saturday, November 4, 2006 (rain date 11/05/06) from 12:00
PM to 3:00 PM.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 175-06
Resolved to approve the Mineola
P.A.L.’s request for the use of the Wilson Park Picnic area from 12:00 PM to
6:00 PM for their 25th Annual Lacrosse Alumni Picnic provided that
the group chooses a date other than 6/17/06, opening day at the Mineola
Pool.
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 176-06
Resolved to approve the
Golden Showstoppers’ request to use the Community Center Gymnasium on June 26th
and 27th and July 3rd, 10th and 11th
from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM to practice for the National Baton Twirling
Competition.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 177-06
Resolved to approve a 90-day
extension of the building permit issued for
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 178-06
Resolved to approve a 90-day
extension of the building permit issued for
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 179-06
Resolved to approve the
request for a curb cut expansion at
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 180-06
Resolved to approve the
request for a curb cut expansion at
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 181-06
Resolved to authorize
Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini to advertise for bids for the 2006
Road Resurfacing Program.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 182-06
Resolved to authorize Superintendent
of Public Works Thomas Rini to advertise for bids for the 2006 Tree Planting
Program.
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive
Session at 6:55 PM.
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of
Executive Session at 7:25 PM.
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 183-06
Resolved to move Philip
Skully from the position of Sanitation Department Seasonal Laborer to the
position of Full-time Sanitation Department Laborer at $12.00 per hour, effective June 8, 2006.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 184-06
Resolved to authorize the
posting for a Laborer in the Highway Department.
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee Paul S.
Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 185-06
Resolved to approve a $1.00
per hour salary increase, effective June 8, 2006, for the following Department
of Public Works employees:
Michael Palumbo – Highway Dept. Thomas Mikowski – Central Garage
Leonard Palumbo – Highway Dept. Michael Sowinski - Central Garage
David DaSilva – Highway Dept.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution No. 186-06
Resolved to approve a $.50
per hour salary increase from May 15, 2006 to September 15, 2006, for each of
the following employees for assuming the responsibilities of Certified Pool
Operators for the 2006 season:
Michael Palumbo Leonard Palumbo
Motioned by Trustee
Seconded by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Petitioner:
4 Tees 3 Jays Corp.
Petitioner=s Attorney: Forchelli
Resolution
No. 187-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 4 Tees 3 Jays Corp., Section 9, Block 428, Lots
102, 202 is approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $22,500.00 for the tax years 1997/1998
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $80,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $3,571.428.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,611,100.00.
Petitioner:
55 Sheet Metal Realty, Inc.
Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel
Resolution No. 188-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 55 Sheet Metal Realty, Inc., Section 9, Block 402, Lots 542-545, 593-594
is hereby approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $18,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
in payable on August 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $29,500.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,316,964.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $984,285.00.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Jaspan
Resolution No. 189-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $18,500.00 for the tax years 1999/2000
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $26,800.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,196,428.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $916,000.00.
99
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel
Resolution
No. 190-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 99 Second Street, Section 9, Block 437, Lot 456
is approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $20,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable in two (2) equal installments of $10,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1,
2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and
Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $46,500.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $2,075,892.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $2,080,000.00.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel
Resolution
No. 191-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 100 Lincoln Avenue Owners Corp., Section 9, Block
462, Lots 223, 225, 226, 228, 229 and Section 9, Block 460, Lot 194 is hereby
approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 2001/2002
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable in two equal installments of $20,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1,
2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and
Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $190,000.00 is approved. Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the
2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $8,482,142.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $7,369,821.00.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel
Resolution
No. 192-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $20,000.00 for the tax years 1996/1997
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable in two equal installments of $10,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1,
2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and
Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $44,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,964,285.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,400,000.00.
131
Petitioner:
131
Petitioner=s Attorney: Schroder & Strom
Resolution
No. 193-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 131 Jericho Associates, Section 9, Block 450,
Lots 224-229 and 271-276 is hereby approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 1997/1998
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on June 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $40,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,785.714.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,500,000.00.
Petitioner:
178 Herricks Corp.
Petitioner=s Attorney:
Certilman
Resolution
No. 194-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 178 Herricks Corp., Section 9, Block 38, Lots
7-10 is approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,000.00 for the tax years 2002/2003
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $11,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $491,071.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $403,000.00.
258
Petitioner:
258
Petitioner=s Attorney: Meyer Suozzi
Resolution
No. 195-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 258 Jericho Turnpike, Section 9, Block 381,
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,300.00 for the tax years 2002/2003
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $20,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $892,857.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $626,375.00.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Farrell Fritz
Resolution
No. 196-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 286 Old Country Road Corp., Section 9, Block 434,
Lots 74A-B, 75A-B, 90 is hereby approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
in payable on July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $35,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,562,500.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $956,384.00.
Petitioner:
309-311 Willis Corp.
Petitioner=s Attorney: Certilman
Resolution
No. 197-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding 309-311 Willis Corp., Section 9, Block 321, Lots
30, 31, 33, 34 and 35 is approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,850.00 for the tax years 1999/2000
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment
and Stipulation.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Note: No reduction in assessed valuation.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney:
Murphy Lynch
Resolution
No. 198-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $14,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $15,700.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $700,892.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $408,000.00.
Petitioner:
Abit
Petitioner=s Attorney: Siegel
Resolution
No. 199-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding Abit, Section 9, Block 398, Lots 134-135 is
approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $19,000.00 for the tax years 1999/2000
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $24,600.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,098,214.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $759,000.00.
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Petitioner:
Active Therapy Supply Inc.
Petitioner=s Attorney: Forchelli
Resolution
No. 200-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding Active Therapy Supply Inc., Section 9, Block 451, Lots 248-252 is hereby
approved.
Further resolved, that the
Petitioner will receive a refund of $26,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
in payable in two equal installments of $13,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1,
2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and
Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $19,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $848,214.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $459,241.00.
Petitioner:
A.K. Allen
Petitioner=s Attorney: Certilman
Resolution
No. 201-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding A.K. Allen, Section 9, Block 663,
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $27,000.00 for the tax years 1990/1991
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on June 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $17,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $758,928.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $546,700.00.
146
East Second Street
Petitioner: Anton Community Newspapers
Petitioner=s Attorney: Schroder & Strom
Resolution
No. 202-06
Resolved, that the certiorari
settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi,
LLP, regarding Anton Community Newspapers, Section 9, Block 301, Lots 23-25,
28-32 and 33-37 is hereby approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $8,700.00 for the tax years 2002/2003
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $31,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Settlement reflects FMV of $1,383,929.00. County has assessed with FMV of approximately $970,000.00.
Petitioner:
Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel
Resolution
No. 203-06
Resolved, that the
certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough
& Polizzi, LLP, regarding Astoria Federal, Section 9, Block 674, Lot 1 is
approved.
Further resolved, that
the Petitioner will receive a refund of $180,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999
through 2005/2006. The refund shall be
payable in three (3) equal installments of $60,000.00 on July 1, 2006, July 1,
2007 and July 1, 2008 following the submission of a voucher along with a
Judgment and Stipulation.
Further resolved, that a
reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $336,000.00 is
approved. Petitioner shall not file a
challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.
Motioned by Trustee John S.
DaVanzo
Seconded by Trustee
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee John S. DaVanzo
Trustee
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Mayor Jack M. Martins