Minutes - Board
Meeting – 9/16/09
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, September 16, 2009 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 M. Spellman
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero
Deputy Village Clerk Cora T. Kelly
Press: Joe
Rizza, Mineola American
Sunshine Observers: 14 Observers
Mayor Jack M. Martins
called the Public Hearing to order at 6:45 PM
A Public Hearing was held
at 6:45 PM at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, 11501
in order to receive public comment upon the following:
TO CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL AN APPLICATION BY
CABLEVISION SYSTEM LONG ISLAND CORPORATION FOR
A
PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
IN
THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA
4 Speakers addressed the Board
Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to continue this
hearing on October 14, 2009 and to adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F.
Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Mayor Jack M. Martins called the Work Session to order at
7:35 PM.
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 M. Spellman
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero
Deputy Village Clerk Cora T. Kelly
Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini
Press: Joe
Rizza, Mineola American
Sunshine Observers: 14 Observers
Resolution No. 265
-09
Resolved to approve bills and payroll.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution
No. 266 -09
Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidate as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department:
Philipe Ferreira Company No.1
Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution
No. 267 -09
Resolved to approve a request of the Mineola Mustang Run/Walk for use of the Community Center on Sunday
October 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM for preparation of mailings.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution
No. 268-09
Resolved to authorize the one-year contract extension provision of the 2008 Tree Planting contract.
Contractor: Louis Barbato Landscaping, Inc.
Trees: “Queen Elizabeth” Hedge Maple -- $175.00 each
Pyrus Calleryana “Aristocrat Pear” $133.00 each
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution No. 269 -09
Resolved to authorize the one-year contract extension provision of the 2008 Roadway Resurfacing Requirements
Contract.
Contractor: Stasi Brothers Asphalt Corporation
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution No. 270 -09
Resolved to ratify the September 10, 2009 LOSAP Public Referendum results:
Yes: 564 80.23%
No: 139 19.77%
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
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 Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to come out of
Executive Session at 8:00 PM.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution
No. 271 -09
Resolved to approve the hiring of Andrew Martone as a Laborer in the Parks Department at a starting salary in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Resolution No. 272 -09
Resolved to approve the Amended Length of Service Award Program Plan Document effective as of January 1, 2010.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Resolution
No. 273 -09
Resolved to accept the Rules of Procedure for Public Meetings and Public Hearings for a 90-day trial period, effective October 7, 2009.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:
Vote:
Yes
No Abstain
Mayor Paul A. Pereira
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 8:50 PM.
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F. Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Mayor Jack M. Martins opened the Public Meeting at 9:00
PM.
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
Cora T. Kelly
Press: Joe
Rizza, Mineola American
Sunshine Observers: 14 Observers
Mayor Jack M. Martins reminded everyone that the Mineola Chamber of Commerce Street Fair is Sunday,
September 27, 2009 (on Jericho Turnpike) from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and this year includes a Vintage Car Show.
6 Speakers
addressed the Board
Mayor Jack M. Martins requested a motion to close the Public
Meeting at 9:35 PM
Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Seconded by Trustee Paul A. Pereira
Vote:
Yes No Abstain
Mayor Jack M. Martins
Trustee Lawrence A. Werther
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Thomas F.
Kennedy
Trustee Paul A. Pereira