Minutes - Board Meeting 09/06/06

 

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

held Wednesday, September 6, 2006 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

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

 

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 10 Observers

 

 

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

 

 

Resolution No.  284-06

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

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. 285-06

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola Golden Age Club’s request for the use of the Community Center gymnasium from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM as well as a classroom from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursdays from September 7, 2006 through June 28, 2007.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

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. 286-06

 

Resolved to approve Mineola High School’s request to hold their annual Homecoming Parade in the Village of Mineola on October 7, 2006 at 12:15 PM using the following route:

  • East along Jericho Turnpike to Roslyn Road
  • South along Roslyn Road to Westbury Avenue
  • East along Westbury Avenue to Union Avenue
  • South along Union Avenue to Hampton Stadium

                       

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo 

 

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. 287-06

 

Resolved to approve the request by the Leisure Club of Mineola for the use of the West Classroom on Tuesdays for a line dancing class from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, from September 5, 2006 through December 12, 2006. 

 

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.  288-06

 

Resolve to approve the ROMEO brass musical group’s request for the use of the Community Center for rehearsals on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

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. 289-06

 

Resolved to approve the request for the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space in front of 9 Colonial Avenue. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

 

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. 290-06

 

Resolved to approve the request for the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space on Latham Avenue at 392 First Street.   

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

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. 291-06

 

Resolved to award the contract for the 2006 Road Resurfacing contract to Stasi Bros. Asphalt Corp.

 

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. 292-06

 

Resolved to accept the highest bid of $7,500.00 submitted by Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment for the surplus Fire Rescue Truck.  

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo  

 

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. 293-06

 

Resolved to amend Resolution No. 46-06 for the purpose of adopting National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System as follows:

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mineola having carefully reviewed and considered the following:

 

Amending Emergency Management Resolution No. 46-06

 

            WHEREAS, Homeland Security Presidential Directive No. 5 (HSPD-5) requires all Federal, State and Local governments, departments and agencies to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the all-hazard incident management system for the planning, mitigation, response and recovery for all emergency incidents and disaster whether they be naturally occurring or man-made;

 

            WHEREAS, compliance with these mandates for emergency preparedness is required for the receipt of Federal Emergency Management Assistance as directed by HSPD-5;

 

            WHEREAS, the Incorporated Village of Mineola Emergency Management Plan which is being revised, shall incorporate the Incident Command System (ICS) as the incident management system to incorporate a “best practices” plan to be used by incident managers and incident commanders at all levels;

 

            BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola hereby adopts the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) as the all-hazard, emergency management systems to prepare for, and respond to all incidents regardless of size and complexity, and shall take all necessary steps to assure the creation of, and implementation of a Village Emergency Management Plan and Village Incident Management System as contemplated and directed by HSPD-5.

           

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

 

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. 294-06

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA TO ADOPT AND EXECUTE THE INTER-MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT

 

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mineola having carefully reviewed and considered the following:

 

Inter-Municipal Emergency Management Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement

 

            WHEREAS, such agreement is in accord with New York Executive Law Article 2-B section 23, 25, 26, 29e;

           

            WHEREAS, such an agreement implements a plan and sets forth procedures and responsibilities for a participating Village whenever emergency personnel, equipment and facility assistance is provided from one Village’s Public Works Department to the other;

 

            WHEREAS, no Village will be in a position of depleting unreasonably its own resources, facilities, or services providing such mutual aid;

 

            WHEREAS, no Village receiving a request for assistance shall be under any obligation to provide assistance or incur any liability for not complying with the request;

 

            BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola hereby adopts and executes the Inter-Municipal Emergency Management Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo   

 

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. 295-06

 

Resolved to approve the following changes to the parking restrictions on Roosevelt Avenue between Searing Avenue and Clinton Avenue, subject to a 90-day trial period:

 

·        Change signs North bound East side -  

 

From: “No Parking Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

             Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays”

 

                        To:      “Two hours limited parking Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays”

 

And:   “No Parking Tuesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM” for street sweeper

 

           

·        Remove signs on the South bound West side -  

 

“No Parking Loading Zone 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays”

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

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

 

Superintendent of Buildings, Daniel B. Whalen, reported the Building Department’s revenue figures for June, July and August of 2006.  Mr. Whalen also reported the figures for the Building Department’s fiscal year 2005/2006.

 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:20 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo   

Seconded by Trustee Lawernce 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

 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:45 PM.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo   

 

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. 296-06

 

Resolved to approve the requests to participate in the health benefit “buy-back” program   submitted by Bonita Iannuzzi and Meredith Minkoff.   

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther   

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

 

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. 297-06

 

Resolved to approve October 11, 2006 for a hearing on two proposed Local Laws.     

 

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

 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:50 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo   

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                    No                              Abstain        

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 7:50 PM. 

 

Mayor Martins and members of the Board presented the 2006 Mineola Swim Team with Certificates of Achievement for their winning season.

 

Mayor Martins announced that the Village would be holding a remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2006 at 7:00 PM at Memorial Park and invited everyone to attend.

 

Mayor Martins also announced that he would be giving the annual State of the Village address, sponsored by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Village Hall at 6:30 PM.   

 

Trustee Lawrence Werther reported on recent criminal activity in the village and expressed his support for the formation of a Mineola Police Department.

 

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve read the Justice Court Report for the month of July.

 

Trustee Paul Cusato reported on the Mineola Fire Department’s activity for the month.

 

Trustee John DaVanzo reported on the 2006 Mineola Pool season and commended Dan Kopetic and the entire pool staff on a wonderful job.  Trustee DaVanzo gave an update on the plans for the upcoming Centennial Parade, Street Fair and Fire Works celebration and asked anyone interested in volunteering to contact the Centennial Committee.

 

Mayor Martins urged all community groups to get involved with the Centennial Parade on October 1, 2006.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 9:20 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo   

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                     No                              Abstain        

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                                            

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins