MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
held on Wednesday May 12, 2021
Via 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 the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:35 pm.
NEW BUSINESS
650 PARK AVENUE
The resident at 650 Park Avenue is asking for relief from the initial permit requiring installation of shutters on both sides of the house. The homeowner realized prior to ordering the shutters that installation could not be completed due several obstructions on one side and thus, leaving the house “unbalanced”. The Board unanimously agreed to remove the requirement for side shutters.
MAYOR’S REPORT
OPTING OUT OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Mayor Ceriello proposed that the Village of Munsey Park respond to the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state by instructing village counsel to draft legislation to “opt-out” of allowing the sale of marijuana in the Village. The Village will need to “opt-out” before December 31, 2021 but there is an opportunity to always “opt” back in at a later date. The Mayor will be presenting legislation for the Board to consider at the June meeting.
ROAD UPDATE
Mayor Ceriello reported that that National Grid is planning on installing gas mains via bell holes on Ryder and Thayer Road. The Mayor met with National Grid’s chief engineer to walk those designated streets and unfortunately, many of them are in good shape. National Grid has completed Phase One of their gas main project. Phase Two is still in the process of connecting homes to the gas mains and are estimating another week or two for that to complete. The paving will take place this summer as it is important for the roads to settle.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Deputy Mayor D’Angelo reported that the only highlighted expense for the month of April 2021 is $14,450 to Hefferin Tree Service for removal/pruning of Village Trees.
MEMORIAL DAY
Trustee LiCalzi announced that he will again be organizing the Munsey Park Memorial Day event which will take place before the Memorial Day Parade which begins at 10 am.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for March 2021was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 3 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), one Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 23 summonses (22 Movers and 1 Parkers).
BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and May 7, 2021 a total of 224 permits have been issued totaling $209,184.50 in Building Permit Fees.
Motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting was made by Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all at 8:48 PM.
Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:
NONE
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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons
Mayor Treasurer/Clerk