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Minutes - Board Meeting 12/13/06

 

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

held Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501.

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

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

                                                Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

                                                Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher

                                               

 

Press Observer:                     Joseph Rizza, Mineola American

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 30 Observers

 

 

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

 

Resolution No. 353-06

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                        No                                         Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo              Trustee Paul S. Cusato        Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 354-06

 

Resolved to award the Fireworks Display following December 30, 2006 Ecumenical Service to Pyro Engineering, Inc. of Huntington, NY at a cost of $5,000.00.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato  

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   Abstain                        Absent

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      Trustee John S. DaVanzo       Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 355-06

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola Junior Fire Department’s request for the use of the Village Hall Community Center for their 11th Annual Pasta Dinner on Sunday, March 11, 2007.

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 356-06

 

Resolved to approve the appointment of new Mineola Fire Department member Carol A. Holecek to Company No. 3.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 357-06

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola Athletic Association’s request for the use of the Community Center Gymnasium on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM from January 15, 2007 through April 22, 2007.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:10 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:55 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 358-06

 

Resolved to approve the following requests to carry over vacation time to be utilized by March 31, 2007:

 

First Name

Last Name

Vacation Days

Ceu

Lopes

3 days

Kellie

Lo Cascio

5 days

Karen

Calabro

2 days

John 

Lodigkeit

5 days

Marsha

Peterson

5 days

Barbara

Mattina

5 days

Valerie

Passarella

4 days

Patricia

Woods

2 days

Martha Ann

Teixeira

5 days

Thomas

O'Brien

5 days

Emilia

Morelli

1 day

Cathy

Sagevick

4 days

Pat

Lackner

5 days

Jose

Dores

5 days

Linda

Guggino

16.5 hrs

Michelle

Price

20.5 hrs

Giacomo

Ciccone

5 days

Duarte

Henriques

5 days

Lenny

Palumbo

5 days

Michael

Palumbo

5 days

Mark

Deodato

5 days

Dan

Acosta

2.5 days

Jim

Boroslawski

5 days

Mike

Cangemi

5 days

Vincent

Cardinale

5 days

Louis

Ciullo

5 days

Jesse

Faison

5 days

Frank

Giordano

2 days

Mike

Mahon

5 days

Joe

Mariani

3 days

Victor

Liboa

3 days

Ron

Rentel

5 days

Dino

La Pietra

5 days

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 359-06

 

Resolved to approve payment for accrued time to Jesse Ward.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 360-06

 

Resolved to approve the posting for a Laborer in Water and Sewer Department. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 361-06

 

Resolved that the Incorporated Village of Mineola accept the amount of $10,000.00 from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services Grant, Contract # TM05D34, Award #5-2288, a result of a Senate Majority Initiative by New York State Senator Michael A.L.Balboni.  This sum relates to the costs of resurfacing of two hockey rinks utilized by the youth of Mineola. 

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo  

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Village Treasurer Giacomo Ciccone reported that from 2003-2006 there was a 32% reduction in overtime costs to the village.  Mr. Ciccone also reported that interest income for 2006/2007 will be higher than originally estimated.  

 

 

Water Department Supervisor Fred Booher gave an update on the Clearwell at Well #4 and reported that it would be back in operation by the week of 12/18/06.

 

Resolution No. 362-06

 

Resolved to approve the installation of a third electric meter for the non-owner occupied, legal two family dwelling located at 209 Roosevelt Avenue, provided that the meter is used only for the enclosed common area that may not be used as a third unit.  Be it further resolved that the allowance for the third meter will expire upon sale of the property or becomes owner occupied.   

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo                                                         Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini reported that the 2006 Road Resurfacing program had been completed.  Mr. Rini stated that the actual cost of the project

was $196,000 which is a savings of $13,000. Mr. Rini reported that the 2006 Tree Planting program would begin on December 14, 2006 and that the leaf removal program had been completed early due to heavy rain this past fall.    

 

Mineola Fire Department Chief Jack Gayson reported on recent call activity and urged everyone to use caution with electrical cords and candles. Chief Gayson reported that Operation Santa began on December 12, 2006 and that interested residents could contact Gary Mazur for more information.  Chief Gayson announced that the annual subscription drive is scheduled to begin in January 2007.

 

Mayor Martins welcomed Mineola Boy Scout Troop 45 and thanked them for attending the meeting. 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 8:10 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Hearing at 8:15 PM.

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 7:00 PM, at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, NY  11501, in order to receive public comment upon the following:

 

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE MINEOLA

            MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED “UNIFORM CODE ENFORCEMENT”, TO

            COMPLY WITH THE NEW RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED

            BY THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE IMPOSING MINIMUM

            ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS FOR THE NEW

            YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE

            WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MINEOLA.

           

Resolution No. 363-06

 

Resolved to approve the Local Law amending Chapter 26 of the Mineola Municipal Code, entitled “Uniform Code Enforcement”, to comply with the new rules and regulations established by the New York Department of State imposing minimum enforcement and administrative standards for the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code within the Village of Mineola. 

 

           

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the hearing at 8:25 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Meeting at 8:30 PM. 

 

Mayor Martins invited residents to attend the upcoming Ecumenical Service followed by a fireworks display on December 30, 2006 at the Mineola Middle School.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the meeting at 10:00 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

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