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Minutes - Board Meeting 08/06/08

 

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

held Wednesday, August 6, 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

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini  

                                                                                               

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 19 Observers

 

Press:                                      Joe Rizza, Mineola American

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 198-08

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

  

 

Resolution No. 199-08

 

Resolved to approve the Minutes of July 2008, as amended.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 200-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce to hold their second annual, “Mineola Chamber of Commerce Street Fair” on September 28, 2008 with a rain date of October 5, 2008 in the downtown area, requiring the closing of Main Street from First Street south to Station Plaza North and Second Street from Main Street to Mineola Boulevard.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 201-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by Winthrop University Hospital to use the Mineola Community Center gymnasium for the 2008-2009 free community wellness education series, “Health Update for Seniors and Their Families,” on the second Wednesday of the month from October 2008 through June 2009 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 202-08

 

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

 

                        Scott Brennan                                       Company No. 2

                        Antonio Cavezza                                  Company No. 3

                        Denis Clark                                          Company No. 2

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 203-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Leisure Club of Mineola for the use of the middle classroom of the Community Center for a new member meeting on August 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 204-08

 

Resolved to approve the request by the County Seat Kiwanis for the use of a classroom in the Community Center on September 6, 2008 from 8:00 Am – 3:00 PM for Kiwanis Training.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 205-08

 

Resolved to authorize bidding for the Commercial Rehabilitation Project for a new façade at 92 Main Street under the 33-Year Community Development funding.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 206-08

 

Resolved to authorize the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space in front of 178 Grant Avenue.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 207-08

 

Resolved to implement parking restrictions on Skelly Place to “90 Minute Parking, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ., except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. “

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 208-08

 

Resolved to approve the implementation of parking restrictions in the Sagamore –

Windsor – Roselle Industrial area of “No Parking 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM and

No Stopping at catch Basins.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 209-08

 

Resolved to award the contract for the 2008 Road Resurfacing Requirements Contract to low bidder, Stasi Bros. Asphalt Corporation, based upon their bid price of $330,185.00.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 210-08

 

Resolved to approve a loading zone in front of Kenny Electric, on 106 Second Street, Monday’s – Friday’s between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini reported on department activities, and a recent meeting he and Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero had with the New York State Department of Transportation.

 

Village Attorney John Spellman reported on National Grid’s proposed residential gas line installation requirements.

 

 

Resolution No. 211-08

 

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension for the construction permit at 212 Jericho Turnpike.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                  No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

Village Attorney John Spellman spoke about Solar Zoning and distributed to the board information and a model local law for future consideration.  

 

 

Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:50 pm. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:25 pm. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 212-08

 

Resolved to approve the hiring of Christopher Barbino as a laborer in the Sanitation Department.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the work session at 8:28 pm.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

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 8:30 pm.

 

 

Mayor Martins discussed the July 25 fireworks show following the last Summer Concert Series performance at Memorial Park sponsored by the Village.  Mayor Martins reported on his participation in the Auxiliary Police Department’s “National Night Out” program, the successful conclusion of the Summer Recreation program, an update on the Town of North Hempstead’s abandoned efforts to reinstate Flow Control, a meeting between the NYS Department of Transportation and the Village of Mineola, and Long Island Railroad freight issues.

 

 

Trustee Lawrence Werther reported on summer activity opportunities in Mineola, a recent Newsday article that highlighted Chaminade High School, and certain reported incidents of crimes in Mineola.

 

Trustee Paul Cusato commended the Nassau Pops on their July 25 performance and reported on his attendance at the “National Night Out” event.

 

Trustee Kennedy discussed recent bank robberies in Mineola as being part of countywide serial bank robberies and reported on the success of the Summer Recreation program.

 

Trustee Paul Pereira noted the wide range of Village resources that are available to residents throughout the summer months such as the pool, summer concerts, and parks.  Trustee Pereira also spoke about the recent NYS Assembly’s Long Island Railroad Third Track hearing and thanked those residents who addressed the committee.

 

Mayor Martins reminded residents that the Board of Trustees would be addressing the proposed fence law, and the pending application by Winthrop University Hospital to construct a parking facility at its regular August 13, 2008 hearing date.  Mayor Martins also noted that those hearings will start at 7:30 pm instead of the customary 6:30 pm start.

 

Six speakers addressed the Board.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 10:06 pm.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Paul A. Pereira

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Abstain

Trustee Paul A. Pereira

Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

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