MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
held on December 9, 2020
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello
Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo
Trustee Regina Im
Trustee Greggory LiCalzi Jr.
Trustee Joseph Williams
Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP
Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP
Mayor Ceriello led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:43 pm.
MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes for the November 18, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
MAYOR’S REPORT
VILLAGE HISTORIAN
The Mayor read the following (2) two resolutions:
RESOLUTION FOR CREATION OF POSITION OF VILLAGE HISTORIAN:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees believes that an appreciation of the history of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park will be valuable for present and future generations of residents and citizens of the Village and will help create a continuing sense of community and preserve for posterity the background persons and activities which helped to mold and create the community that is now the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRSUTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK, as follows:
Section 1. The position of Village Historian is hereby created.
Section 2. The Village Historian is authorized and directed to ascertain and document the existence of all facts, data, deeds, documents, photographs, paintings, artifacts, maps, etc., pertaining to the area now comprising the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, both from the time of its incorporation through the present, as well as similar data concerning the area where the Village is presently located which are of historical significance.
Section 3. The Village Historian is further directed and authorized to create a system for filing, cataloging and displaying historical artifacts of the Village and to maintain a system of ongoing accumulation of facts and documents which may or will prove to have historical significance in the future.
Section 4. The Village Historian is directed to coordinate efforts with the Mayor in order to determine an appropriate place to house the historic records of the Village and to secure budgeted funds for acquisition, storage and display thereof.
Section 5. The Mayor, with the Approval of the Board of Trustees, is authorized to choose a person to act as Village Historian, who shall be appointed by Resolution. The term of office of the historian shall be for two (2) years and the Village Historian shall serve without compensation.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
The forgoing Resolution was moved by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.
RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE HISTORIAN:
The following Resolution was proposed by Mayor Ceriello:
BE IT RESOLVED that ANDREW CRONSON, a resident of Trumbull Road in the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, is hereby appointed as Village Historian.
The forgoing Resolution was moved by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
VILLAGE ROADS
Residents have requested a stop sign on the corner Nassau Avenue and Thayer Road. The Mayor is in favor of this request emphasizing the fact that the constant uphill traffic on Nassau Avenue presents a safety hazard to all pedestrians, and in particular the children who reside on those streets. A motion to approve the stop sign (exact location to be determined) was moved by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.
NATIONAL GRID
National Grid is replacing gas mains on several side streets in Munsey Park which include Remington, Abbey, Hunt, Whistler, Homer, Durand, Alston, Sargent and Revere. Recently, Mayor Ceriello walked the designated streets with representatives from National Grid. During that walk-through it was determined that most of the gas main road openings would occur along the concrete gutter; however, at times, the work will cross over and disrupt the entire concrete street panel. The Mayor requested and National Grid agreed to open the concrete panel where the road is deteriorating and replace the road at no cost to the Village.
ROAD REPAVING PROJECT 2021
The Mayor stated that Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, is preparing the bid books to include the two phases for the re-pavement of Park Avenue. Phase one - National Grid will be installing new gas mains on Park Avenue, from Morse Lane to the end of Park Avenue/Port Blvd., including a small section of Trumbull Road and Bartlett Drive. Installing the gas main will require the road to be cut out closest to the curb and then restored with a temporary patch. The Village will repave this section of the road, curb to curb, with National Grid incurring half of the costs. The RFP will also include the re-pavement of Park Ave. from Morse Lane to the traffic light at Abbey Road. Phase 2 – The Village will partner with Manhasset Lakeville Water District when they install a new water main on Park Avenue, from Manhasset Woods Road to Ridge Crescent.
VILLAGE ARBORIST
Mayor Ceriello met with Richard Weir, a horticultural educator/consultant with over fifty years of experience. Mr. Weir is currently working with several villages on Long Island to enhance their tree programs. The Mayor stated that Mr. Weir could assist Munsey Park by creating a tree inventory and associated maintenance plan. He can also assist, Trustee LiCalzi who is responsible for the Munsey Park Tree Pruning/Removal/Replacement Program, in approving/denying removals and selecting the proper replacement species and the location in which the tree will flourish. The Board agreed that a Village Arborist is needed, and that Mr. Weir will be an asset to the Munsey Park Tree Program.
VILLAGE SECURITY
Trustee Williams stated that he and all Village employees met with the Homeland Security Division of the 6th precinct to learn various methods to improve security at Village Hall. One method of security is a phone application called RAVE. This security system allows employees to signal for an immediate emergency response from the 6th precinct. The BOT will continue to discuss the Village’s security needs and the costs associated with the RAVE Program.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Mayor Ceriello announced the Village office holiday hours and the 2021 Holiday Schedule.
SKATING UNDER THE STARS
Trustee LiCalzi is responsible for Munsey Park’s 1st Annual Skating under the Stars. He stated that residents are very excited, but the event is contingent upon cold weather and the subsequent freezing of the Copley Pond.
NEWSLETTER
The Mayor stated that the next issue of the Munsey Park’s Newsletter should be completed in the beginning of the New Year. Trustee Im will be responsible for the upcoming newsletter which will be emailed to all the Village residents.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Deputy Mayor D’Angelo stated that the distinctive expense items for the month of November 2020 were emergency repair of roads for $25,780 and maintenance to the Village trucks for approximately $3,200.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for November 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $3,388.00.
· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and December 6, 2020, a total of 129 permits have been issued totaling $132,253.50 in Building Permit Fees.
SNOW READINESS
Trustee Williams and Field Supervisor, Ted Boutzalis briefed the Mayor on the Village’s preparation for the upcoming snowstorm.
NEW BUSINESS
· A motion to approve permanent basketball hoops at 64 Vanderlyn Drive and 188 Kensett Road was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
· A motion to approve the revised landscape plan for 5 Barnard Place (Frangella) was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
· The Mayor read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF BID BOOKS:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that that it is in the best interests of the Village to undertake road repair work within the Village, specifically to Park Avenue;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the applicable policies of the Village and the Laws of the State of New York, the Village wishes to solicit bids for the completion of such work, in accordance with the specifications as detailed by the Village Engineer.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the issuance of a request for bids in accordance with the specifications of the Village Engineer and for the advertisement of such request for sealed bids on said project, to be received and opened in accordance with the specifications set forth by the Village Engineer.
The forgoing Resolution was moved by Trustee LiCalzi and seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved by all.
· Munsey Park has been asked to renew our membership with the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee which is an inter-municipal organization focused on addressing water quality and coastal issues. The Committee is funded through annual dues from the municipal members. The Committee’s goals are to protect Manhasset Bay while balancing and maintaining recreational and commercial uses. A resolution to renew Munsey Park’s membership in the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee for $1,800 for the 2021/2022 year was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
There being no further business, a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel issues was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved by all. At the end of the Executive Session, a motion will be made to re-open and close the public meeting.
Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:
NONE
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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons
Mayor Treasurer/Clerk