MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
held on June 12, 2024
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello Trustee Regina Im
Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo
Trustee Greg LiCalzi
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 at 7:35 pm and approved by all.
MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes for April 10, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting was made by Mayor Ceriello, seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, and approved by all with one correction made by Mayor Ceriello.
NEW BUSINESS
18 MARTIN PLACE - BAC APPEAL - WALKWAY
Mrs. Tulmieri appeared before the Board to appeal against the decision to correct the front walkway which was installed using non-approved concrete pavers. It was determined that the Board will conduct a site inspection of the walkway. Mayor Ceriello also instructed the resident to submit actual photos of the pavers/walkway to Ms. McLean.
76 KENSETT ROAD – BAC APPEAL - MELVIN
A motion was made by Trustee LiCalzi to approve the maximum depth from the exposed face of retaining wall to the property line required by the village is 4’ (3’ of soil and 1’ of stone). In addition, a planting plan will be approved by the BOT acting by and through the Mayor when the Melvin’s discuss plant options with their landscape designer taking into account existing site conditions including trees and other plants remaining on the adjoining neighbor’s property to ensure sufficient sunlight and air to any plants planted by the Melvins, seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved by all. There is no need for the resident to return to the BAC for either matter unless the applicants change their plans.
70 BELLOWS – REGRADING APPLICATION
Anna Crescenzi Lausev, architect, presented an application for a change of grade at 78 Bellows Lane which requires review and approval by the Board of Trustees. A motion was made by Mayor Ceriello to approve the regrading, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.
VMP REPRESENTATIVE MANHASSET BAY PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Grace Punzalan, resident of Munsey Park and a rising senior at Manhasset High School, approached the Board to be the Village Representative on the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee. Although the Village is an active member of the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee, we currently do not have a representative. The Committee’s goals are to protect, restore, and enhance Manhasset Bay to insure a healthy marine ecosystem. The Board was extremely impressed with Ms. Punzalan, her resume and her initiative to be the Village’s representative. A motion was made by Mayor Ceriello to approve Grace Punzalan as the VMP representative on the MBPC, seconded by Trustee Willimas and approved by all.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Ceriello reported that the 6th Precinct will be installing a License Plate Reader this month at Manhasset Woods Road and Northern Boulevard. The Mayor noted that although the police report has been excellent, residents should continue to be vigilant and lock their car doors. The Munsey Park Road Improvement Project is under way, currently our Village Engineer is finalizing the bid process with a projected start date late August/early September. Last, the Mayor stated that the Village will be upgrading the plantings on the Park Avenue hill.
REPORTS
· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for May 2024 notes total fines assessed in the amount of $4,515.00.
· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report notes that between June 1, 2024 to June 6, 2024 a total of 2 permits have been issued totaling $3,475 in Building Permit Fees.
· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for April 2024 notes no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), one (1) Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 37 summonses (23 Movers and 14 Parkers).
Motion to close the Board of Trustees Public Meeting was made by Mayor Ceriello, seconded by Trustee Williams and unanimously approved at 8:08 pm.
Questions/Comments were received from the following:
None
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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons
Mayor Treasurer/Clerk