MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Frank J. DeMento
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggery
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
Trustee Jennifer Noone
Trustee John Lippmann
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 January 14, 2015 was approved by all with corrections.
CLAIMS for December/January were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $66,370.19. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for January, 2015 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $11,451.00.
EASTER PARADE – WALDMANN PARK
The Women’s Club would like to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday – March 21, 2015 at Waldmann Park. Approved by all.
SUB-DIVISION – VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL
Erin A. Sidaras, attorney for Farrell Fritz, made application on behalf of Barco Realty Port, LLC, to subdivide property located in the Village of Flower Hill. Pursuant to Article XVI 1610(2) of the Nassau County Charter governing subdivision plats, villages within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision boundary must be notified. The Village Attorney explained that the fee is $15,000. Once payment is received, the Village Clerk will schedule a public hearing.
ALLSTATE – COMMERCIAL SIGN
Allstate would like to place a new sign in the front of their office. The sign would have black background with white lettering. After review, the Mayor requested that the sign be white background with black lettering as per Village Code. Motion made by Trustee Jennifer Noone to approve the sign with the color change, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty and approved by all.
BURNHAM PLACE – ROAD REPAIR
Sue Auriemma advised the Board that when the movie “This is Where I Leave You” was produced in Munsey Park, Warner Brothers donated $8,000 to her for the use of her driveway. The Village Board has the discretion on the use of the $8,000 and not Sue Auriemma. Trustee Jennifer Noone is looking into the cost of some road repairs through CHIPS.
Sue Auriemma and her neighbor Chris Sovino also complained about the excessive noise of a generator located on Strickland. He did not know the house in question. The Village Clerk was directed to look into the complaint.
OPTOTRAFFIC – SPEED CAMERAS
Dorian H. Grubaugh, Regional Sales Manager, from Optotraffic, made a presentation to the Board on speed camera. Mr. Grubaugh explained how the cameras worked and their benefits. Due to the recent rescinding of the school cameras in the County, Mayor Demento isconcerned about moving forward, and whether there is and may be a legal problem. He requested that the law firm of GerstmanSchwartz look into the law and report back to the Board.
Motion to go into executive section made by Trustee John Lippmann, seconded by Mayor Frank DeMento and confirmed by all.
__________________________ __________________________ Frank J. DeMento Barbara C. Miller
Mayor Village Clerk/Treasurer