INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
held on November 18, 2020
TELECONFERENCE
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 Williams, Seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:34 pm.
MINUTES
The minutes for the October 14, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting were approved by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Philip Rio, 129 Whistler Road, was in attendance to discuss the Village Code pertaining to sheds, specifically the required peak height, surface area, set back and screening. Mayor Ceriello recognized Mr. Rio’s position and assured him that he will lead a future discussion with the Board.
MAYOR’S REPORT
VILLAGE ROADS
· The Mayor stated that Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, is preparing the bid books for the re-pavement of Park Avenue which will occur (weather permitting) in the Spring of 2021. 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.
· National Grid is planning a gas main replacement on Remington, Abbey, Hunt, Whistler, Homer, Durand, Alston, Sargent and Revere. Mayor Ceriello walked the project area with National Grid and suggested that instead of tearing up the concrete streets that they obtain access through the concrete gutter. The Mayor will continue to discuss various options that will allow us to partner with National Grid and achieve the greatest cost benefits to the road replacement projects throughout the Village.
· A section of Abbey Road was repaired by Northern Masonry after the road began to essentially collapse. Typically, a road has ten inches of concrete with rebar, this section was found to have two inches of concrete with no rebar and no subsurface. The Village plans on seeking reimbursement from the original mason company.
TREES
Mayor Ceriello walked Manhasset Woods Road with Field Supervisor, Ted Boutzalis and Frank Hefferin, to identify the trees that need to be pruned in the near future.
LIGHT THE NIGHT
Trustee LiCalzi stated that Light the night and the Third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He said that they will ask families to enter together at 5:30 PM, adhere to social distancing rules and wear face masks. No food or refreshments will be served. Trustee LiCalzi said that the tree lighting and visit from Santa will occur at 5:45 PM.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Deputy Mayor D’Angelo stated that the distinctive expense items for the month are an emergency roadway repair by Copley for $12,782 and annual insurance renewal for $42,715.
RESOLUTION – ELECTION
Mayor Ceriello offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the next General Election for Mayor and two Trustees each for a 2 year term for the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 and
WHEREAS, Section 15-104 (3) (b) of the Election Law of the State of New York states that the Village Board of Trustees must designate by Resolution the polling place in each election district, and the hours during which polls are open;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the one (1) polling place in the Village of Munsey Park will be in the Village Hall, 1777 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, New York 11030; and
2. Polls will be open for the General Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, between the hours of 12 noon and 9:00 pm.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is authorized to publish a Notice stating that the polling place and the hours the polls will be open at least sixty (60) days prior to the General Village Election.
A motion to approve this resolution was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams, and approved by all.
RESOLUTION – JUSTICE COURT
A resolution to acknowledge the examination of the Justice Court Financial Statements was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams, and approved by all.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for October 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $1,860.00.
· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for October 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 1 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, one Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 9 summonses (8 Movers and 1 Parkers).
· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and November 13, 2020, a total of 123 permits have been issued totaling $111,276.50 in Building Permit Fees.
Trustee Williams stated that he and the Mayor met with the POP police and spoke to them about their efforts to increase enforcement regarding speeding and different traffic violations within the Village. In addition, the 6th precinct is working to have an additional crossing guard approved for Hunt Lane and Manhasset Woods Road. They also met with the Homeland Security Division of the 6th precinct and learned various ways we can augment the security at Village Hall. Another meeting to educate Village Hall employees will be scheduled at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS
There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi and Seconded by Trustee Williams and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:47 pm.
Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:
Philip Rio
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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons
Mayor Treasurer/Clerk