MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 8, 2014
PRESENT:
- Mayor Frank J. DeMento
- Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty
- Trustee Patrick M. Hance
- Trustee Susan Auriemma
- Trustee Jennifer Noone
- Robert Morici, Village Attorney
- Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m
MINUTES for the meeting of December 11, 2013 were approved.
CLAIMS for December/January were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $24,775.54. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for December, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $8597.00.
INTRODUCTION LOCAL LAW #1 – 2014
The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #1- 2014 a new local law entitled “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-C.” The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Mayor Frank J. DeMento to hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting such local law on February 12, 2014 at 7:30pm, seconded by Deputy Sean Haggerty. and unanimously carried that a public hearing would be scheduled for February 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm on the Local Law #1 -2014.
Motion made by Trustee Susan Auriemma that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEQRA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board make a negative declaration under SEQRA, was seconded by Mayor Frank J. DeMento, and approved by Deputy Sean Haggerty and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.
The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEQRA determination to the Nassau County Planning Commission as required by §239-m of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
INTRODUCTION LOCAL LAW #2 – 2014
The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #2- 2014 a new local law entitled “A Local Law to Amending Section 200-41(C) Regarding Basketball Court”. The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Trustee Patrick Hance, seconded by Mayor Frank J. DeMento and unanimously carried that a public hearing would be scheduled for February 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm on the Local Law #1 -2014.
Motion made by Trustee Patrick Hance that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEQRA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board make a negative declaration under SEQRA, was seconded by Mayor Frank J. DeMento and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.
The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEQRA determination to the Nassau County Planning Commission as required by §239-m of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
MUNSEY PARK WOMEN’S CLUB – COPLEY PARK
Erin Cunningham advised the Board that the Munsey Park Women’s Club is proposing to join forces with the Village of Munsey Park to revitalize the existing Copley Park Pond. The Women’s Club proposes to initiate a “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise money to complete the project. The Women’s Club hired landscape designer, Michael Becktold, and project developer, Ralph D’Alessandro, to produce a beautiful, affordable and achievable plan to bring this park back to life again. The estimated cost would be $63,500. The Village Board all agree that this was a fantastic idea and requested the Women’s Club to proceed. Trustee Susan Auriemma will review the $30,000 grant offered by Nassau County in 2009 to see if is still valid and available or would the Village have to reapply.
FENCE APPLICATION – 262 KENSETT ROAD
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Macchio, 262 Kensett Road are requesting permission to install a four foot tall picket fence in their backyard. The Macchio’s have a very small puppy that is too small for the electric fence and the picket fence would stop other dogs and cats from defecating in their backyard as well. Motion made by Mayor Frank J. DeMento, seconded by Trustee Noone to deny the application and approved by all.
GARBAGE CONTRACT – Reminder that the garbage contract is up May, 2014.
Dr. Susi also advised the Board that many new residents are placing their garbage to the curb instead of rear-yard. The Village Clerk will again advise all new residents of the rear-yard pickup and Trustee Susan Auriemma will do a reminder in the “New Resident” package.
FIREPROOF FILE CABINETS
The Village Clerk explained to the Board that the building files are bursting out of the fireproof room. The cost for the fireproof lateral fire cabinets would be $2,797 each. The Mayor requested that the Village Clerk get quotes on scanning the documents and any available grants.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:50pm.
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Frank DeMento Barbara C. Miller
Mayor Clerk/Treasurer