Board Meeting Minutes, September 11, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 11, 2013

PRESENT:                                                 ABSENT: 
Mayor Frank J. DeMento            
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty            
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
Trustee Susan Auriemma
Trustee Jennifer Noone    
Robert Morici, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m

MOMENT OF SILENCE for the Munsey Park residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001:  Thomas Burke, Paul R. Casio, James Connor, Joseph J. Dickey, Jr., John F. Iskyan, Timothy C. Kelly and Frank Salvaterra.

RETIREMENT of road crew Willie Mead.  Several citations were issued.  Munsey Park will miss Willie and the Mayor thanked him for all his hard work and dedication.

MINUTES for the meeting of July 10, 2013 were approved.

CLAIMS for July/August/ September were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $187,644.20.  After review, the Board approved all for payment.  

JUSTICE REPORT for August, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $6,648.00

LOCAL LAW # 6-2013
Local Law #6- 2013 entitled “ A Local Law Amending Chapter 172 and 173 of the Villaeg Code of Munsey Park, Regarding Registration of Trees and Licensing of Arborist”.  The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Trustee Susan Auriemma, seconded by Mayor Frank DeMento, and unanimously carried.  Deputy Mayor Dean Haggerty made the motion to adopt Local Law #6 – 2013, which was seconded by Mayor Frank DeMento and confirmed.  (A copy of the local law will be annexed to these minutes.)

VILLAGE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
Jeff Franchetti was introduced by the Mayor as the Village Technology Consultant.  Mr. Franchetti had met with the Village Clerk and is redoing the Village website.  He will report back to the Board next month about the website and work with the Village Clerk on updates.
 
TREE PRUNING BID
Four tree companies presented the Village Clerk with bids to do the tree pruning.  The lowest responsible bidder was Danny DP Corporation at a cost of $13,313.00.  On a motion made Mayor Frank DeMento to approve Danny DP Corporation for pruning of the village trees, seconded by Trustee Jennifer Noone and approved by all. 

TRUSTEE SUSAN AURIEMMA
Trustee Susan Auriemma presented to the Board a spreadsheet of the location of the poles that need to be removed, have hanging wires or leaning.  She also advised the Board that her daughter is helping redue the “new resident package”

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:55pm.

______________________               
Frank J. DeMento                            
Mayor    

___________________________
Barbara C. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 10, 2013

PRESENT:                                               ABSENT: 
Mayor Frank J. DeMento                        Trustee Matthew Seidner
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty            
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
Trustee Susan Auriemma    
Christopher Prior, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of June 26, 2013 were approved.

CLAIMS for June/July were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $70,159.71.  After review, the Board approved all for payment.  

JUSTICE REPORT for June, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $9,655.00

LOCAL LAW # 5- 2013
Local Law #5- 2013 entitled “ A Local Law Revising Section 96-6 of the Village Code Regarding Fees and Deposits for a Filming Permit.”  The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Mayor Frank DeMento, seconded by Trustee Susan Auriemma, and unanimously carried.  Mayor Frank DeMento made the motion to adopt Local Law #5 – 2013, which was seconded by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty and confirmed.  (A copy of the local law will be annexed to these minutes.)

GAS CONVERSATION/CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
The Deputy Mayor advised the Board that he and the building Inspector went over the bids that were presented.  The range of bids was from $12,400 to $60,000.  On a motion made by Deputy Mayor to rejected all the bids, seconded by Mayor Frank DeMento and confirmed by all.  The Mayor made a motion to have the Deputy Mayor renegotiate the price of the gas conversation/new air conditioning at a maximum $12,500, seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and confirmed by all. 

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION OF NOTICE OF CLAIM
Now legislature wants the Village to designate that the Secretary of State of the State of New York as its agent upon whom a Notice of Claim against the public corporation may be served.  The Village Attorney advised thee Board that the designee in almost all cases is the village clerk.  On a motion made by Mayor Frank DeMento, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty to designate the village clerk to which the Secretary of State shall transmit a copy of the Notice of Claim served upon the Secretary of State as the Public Corporation’s agent for the Village of Munsey Park and approved by all. 

FIRE HYDRANT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE
The Deputy Mayor advised the Board that the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has not yet started updating the fire hydrants.  He will keep the Board abreast of any updates. 

TRUSTEE SUSAN AURIEMMA
Trustee Susan Auriemma discussed with the Board the merging of the e-mails that the web site has received along with the e-mails that Trustee Hance has into the Port Washington Emergency Alert.  This would make sure that everyone will be notified of any emergenciy and not be omitted

INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAW #6 – 2013
The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #6- 2013 a local law entitled “A Local Law to amend Chapter 172 and 173 of the Village Code of Munsey Park, regarding registration of trees and licensing of arborist.” The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Mayor Frank J. DeMento, seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and unanimously carried that a public hearing would be scheduled for September 11, 2013, at 7:30pm on the Local Law #6 -2013.

Motion made by Trustee Patrick Hance that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEQRA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board makes a negative declaration under SEQRA, was seconded by Mayor Frank DeMento and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.

The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEQRA determination as may be required by law.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:55pm.

______________________               
Frank J. DeMento                            
Mayor                                         

___________________________
Barbara C. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, June 26th, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 26, 2013

PRESENT:

• Mayor Frank J. DeMento
• Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty
• Trustee Patrick M. Hance
• Trustee Matthew Seidner
• Trustee Susan Auriemma
• James A. Bradley, Village Attomey
• Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

ABSENT:

• None

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of June 12, 2013 were approved.

CLAIMS for May/June were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $54,876.79 for May and $62,342.77 for June After review, the Board approved all for payment.

JUSTICE REPORT for May, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $6,650.00

POLICE REPORT for May, 2013 was distributed to the Board. During the month of May, the following activity was noted:

• 5 Auto Accidents
• 6 Aided Cases
• 0 Burglary
• 0 Robbery
• 1 Larceny
• Summonses (VTL 66, Parkers 41)

LOCAL LAW # 3- 2013

Local Law #3- 2013 entitled "A Local Law Establishing Term Limits for Mayor." The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Trustee Patrick Hance, seconded by Trustee Matt Seidner, and unanimously carried. Mayor Frank DeMento made the motion to adopt Local Law #3 - 2013, which was seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and confirmed. Trustee Susan Auriemma opposed. (A copy of the loeal law will be annexed to these minutes.)

LOCAL LAW # 4 - 2013

Local Law #4- 2013 entitled "A Local Law Amending Section 119-2b, 14,b, 1 of the Village Code regarding generators and portable generators and enacting a new Section 200-36a regarding the location of generators and portable generators on residential property." The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty, seconded by Trustee Matt Seidner, and unanimously carried. Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty made the motion to adopt Local Law #4 - 2013, which was seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and confirmed. Trustee Susan Auriemma opposed. (A eopy of the loeallaw will be annexed to these minutes.)

INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAW #5 - 2013

The Village Attorney presented to the Board the draft of Local law #5- 2013 a local law entitled "A Local Law revising Section 96-6 of the Village Code Regarding Fees and Deposits for a Filming Permit". The Board discussed the proposed local law and it was moved by Mayor Frank J. DeMento, seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and unanimously carried that a public hearing would be scheduled for July 10, 2013, at 7:30pm on the Local Law #5 -2013.

Motion made by Trustee Susan Auriemma that the adoption of the proposed local law under SEORA will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact and that the Board makes a negative declaration under SEORA, was seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance and unanimously carried. A copy is available at the Village Hall.

The Clerk is directed to provide notice of this public hearing as required, and to forward copies of the proposed local law and SEORA determination as may be required by law.

MUNSEY PARK SCHOOL REQUESTING SIDEWALK

The Munsey Park Elementary School is requesting a sidewalk to be built on Village property and that the Village and School would share the expense. Deputy Mayor Haggerty requested that the school go for a variance.

VILLAGE TREE STUMP - 305 NASSAU

Mrs. Burger from 305 Nassau is requesting that the Board review the village stump that was not grinded correctly by the State. The Mayor requested that Arborist Frank Hefferin revisit the site and present to the Board the cost to grind the stump correctly.

APPLICATIONS APPROVED

The following applications were submitted to the Board and all were unanimously approved:

• #7213 - Fence Application - 679 Hunt Lane
• #7230 - Arbor & Gate - 28 Waldo Lane
• #7232 - Fence Application - 52 Sully Drive
• 86 Bartlett Drive - Installation of Basketball Hoop on side of driveway

The Building Inspector will review all the above for approval.

TRUSTEE SUSAN AURIEMMA

Trustee Susan Auriemma discussed with the Board her meetings with PS & G, and Cablevision. She handed out a quick summary of the meetings. She also spoke about the film "This is Where I leave you" that took place on her street. She presented both the pros and cons of the filming.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:55pm.

_____________________

Sean Haggerty
Deputy Mayor

Barbara C. Miller
ClerklTreasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, May 8, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 8, 2013

PRESENT:                                                 ABSENT:  
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty                   Mayor Frank J. DeMento
Trustee Patrick M. Hance                          Trustee Matthew Seidner
Trustee Susan Auriemma    
James A. Bradley, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of April 10, 2013 were approved.

CLAIMS for April/May were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $126,962.62.  After review, the Board approved all for payment.  Budget Adjustments were also presented for a total of $19,130.

JUSTICE REPORT for April, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $10,065.00

POLICE REPORT for April, 2013 was distributed to the Board.   During the month of March, the following activity was noted: 

• Auto Accidents, 2
• Aided Cases, 4
• Burglary, 0
• Robbery, 0
• Larceny, 0
• Summonses, VTL 59, Parkers 28

LOCAL LAWS 3 & 4 - 2013
Due to the absent of the Mayor and one trustee, Deputy Mayor Haggerty suggested that in the interest of the residents, it would be best to adjourn the two local laws until June, 2013.  A motion was made to adjourn Local Law 3 and Local Law 4, 2013 until the June meeting by Deputy Mayor Haggerty, seconded by Trustee Auriemma and approved by all.  The Village Clerk was instructed to resubmit the legal ads for the local laws in the Manhasset Press.

SALE/AUCTION OF VILLAGE EQUIPMENT
Deputy Mayor Haggerty advised the Board that there is an excess of old or unused maintenance equipment.  The Village will sell, auction or donate any of the equipment.  The Village Attorney suggested that an appraisal be done of the equipment prior to any sale, auction or donation.  Any equipment left will be discarded.
 
ETHICS POLICY AND COMMITTEE
Deputy Mayor Haggerty advised that he would be the Chairman of the Ethics Committee along with Mr. Blaine Klusky.  A third member will be named shortly.  The Committee will be updating the Village Ethics policy as well as Article 18 of the General Municipal Law.  Recommendations will be submitted to the Board of Trustees.
 
VILLAGE TREE STUMPS
There are 47 tree stumps that still remain in the Village from the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  The Village Clerk advised the Deputy Mayor and Board that the village stump removal will begin on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

PARKS AND MONUMENTS
Deputy Mayor Haggerty explained to the Board of Trustees that at least one name is missing from the Waldmann Park monument, James J. Regan.  He is also checking to make sure no other names have been omitted.  He also would like the grounds better maintained and some of the trees need to be pruned back.  The monument at Park and Manhasset Woods Road needs to have the shrubs cut back for site.  Copley Park Pond is in need of a major overhaul.  He will reach out to the Munsey Park Women’s Club and other avenues to help with the restoration. 

499 HUNT AVENUE
Mr. & Mrs. Tarsio appeared in regards to a “No Parking” sign on their property.  They would like the sign put back to their driveway or to the west of their property.  Trustee Auriemma will look into the situation with the road superintendent and report back to the Board.

FILM  “THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU”
There were some issues with the parking on Park Avenue as some of the film staff and residents parked on both sides of Park Avenue.  That problem was taken care of.  The filming is scheduled to begin on May 20, 2013.

NEWSLETTER
Resident Rita Syracuse wanted to know from the Board when the next newsletter would be going out.  Trustee Auriemma explained the newsletter is costly and maybe the next would be sent via e-mail with some hard copies at Village Hall.  Mrs. Syracuse requested that the Board talk about dogs and owners picking up after the mess.  

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:55pm.

______________________               
Sean Haggerty                            
Deputy Mayor

___________________________
Barbara C. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, April 10, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 10, 2013

PRESENT:                 ABSENT:  None
Mayor Frank J. DeMento                                 
Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
Trustee Susan Auriemma    
Trustee Matthew Seidner
James A. Bradley, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of March 13, 2013 were approved.

CLAIMS for March/April were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $75,932.27.  After review, the Board approved all for payment.  

JUSTICE REPORT for March, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $7,500.00

POLICE REPORT for March, 2013 was distributed to the Board.   During the month of March, the following activity was noted: 

• Auto Accidents, 1
• Aided Cases, 5
• Burglary, 0
• Robbery, 0
• Larceny, 2
• Summonses, VTL 53, Parkers 41

SCA FAIR
Paul Critti and Daniela Buchholz appeared before the Board to go over security and the date and time of the SCA Fair.  The fair will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm rain or shine.  Hopefully it won’t rain, as there is no rain date.  On a motion made by Mayor Frank J. DeMento, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sean Haggerty, the Board unanimously approved the application.

FINAL BUDGET
Mayor Frank J. DeMento opened the public hearing on the budget.  He advised the Board that because everyone was relatively new on the Board that the Budget Hearing would be adjourned until Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 8:00 pm.  The Village Clerk was advised to send the legal ad to the Manhasset Press, place it on the web site and also post the notice at Village Hall.  A motion to adjourn the hearing to such date and time was made by Mayor Frank J. Demento, seconded by Trustee Matthew Seidner, and approved by all. 

MOVIE  - 9 BURNHAM PLACE
Randy Manion, Location Manager, for Warner Brothers Productions advised the Board that Warner Brothers is interested in filming in the Village of Munsey Park at 9 Burnham Place in the middle of May.  The filming would take place for 16 days of which five would be exterior shots.  They are interested in applying for a filming permit and hoped that it could be approved at the April 17, 2013 meeting.  The Village Clerk was instructed to send Warner Brothers the permit application and the Village Attorney will check both with the police and review the submitted application.

VILLAGE  TREE STUMPS
There are 47 tree stumps that still remain in the Village from the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  The Village Clerk negotiated the CAHABA Disaster Recovery workers to reduce their charge for the removal from a cost $17,000 to a cost of $10,000.  The stumps will be grinded and the village crew will follow up with soil and seed.  On a motion to approve the removal of the village stumps at a cost of $10,000 made by Mayor Frank J. Demento, seconded by Trustee Susan Auriemma, the Board unanimously approved the proposal of the CAHABA Disaster Recovery workers to grind the stumps at a cost to the Village of $10,000.  The removal will begin in early May.

DR. SUSI – TREE REMOVAL
Dr. Susi had appealed to the Board of trustees to remove a tree in front of his house.  The Tree Committee had denied him.  Deputy mayor Sean Haggerty reported that had met with Susi’s and that the tree is close to the house and recommended that it should be removed.  He further recommended that the Susi’s would have to replace the tree with another tree of a caliber of their choice, at a location on their property of their choice.  A motion was made by Mayor Frank J. DeMento and seconded by Trustee Patrick Hance  to approve the removal of the large Oak tree, and directly that the Susi’s replace the tree as recommended above by the end of December, 2013 and was approved by a vote of 4-0-1, Trustee Susan Auriemma abstaining.

80 BELLOWS LANE
The family from 80 Bellows requested to meet with the Mayor and Board of Trustees privately concerning their property. The Mayor advised the family that the meeting would take place right after this meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:15pm.

______________________               
Frank J. DeMento                            
Mayor        

___________________________
Barbara C. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, March 13, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 13, 2013

PRESENT:                                                  ABSENT:  
Mayor Harry Nicolaides                             Trustee Sheila Brennan
Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk
Trustee Susan Auriemma    
Trustee Peter Puttre
James A. Bradley, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of February 13, 2013 were approved as corrected.

CLAIMS for February/March were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $59,337.47.  After review, the Board approved all for payment.  

JUSTICE REPORT for February, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $4,905.00

POLICE REPORT for February, 2013 was distributed to the Board.   During the month of February, the following activity was noted: 

• Auto Accidents, 0
• Aided Cases, 4
• Burglary, 1
• Robbery, 0
• Larceny, 1
• Summonses, VTL 47, Parkers 17

APPLICATION #7159 – FENCE 
Daniel Baumback, 42 Eakins Road, would like to replace his existing fence that is damaged on both sides and rear of property.  The Board reviewed the plans and a motion was made by Mayor Harry Niolaides  approved the replacement of the fence.  The permit application will be presented to the building inspector for approval.

EASTER EGG HUNT
The Munsey Park Women’s Group has requested permission to host their annual Easter egg hunt on March 23, 2013 at 3:30pm at Waldmann Park.  The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the egg hunt.

VILLAGE ELECTIONS
Mayor Harry Nicolaides introduced the candidates also running in this year’s election:  Mr. Frank DeMento for Mayor and Mr. Sean Haggerty and Patrick Hance for the two trustee positions.  The election will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Village Hall from 12:00noon to 9:00pm.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at
7:15pm.

______________________               
Harry Nicolaides                            
Mayor    

___________________________                                
Barbara C. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer

Board Meeting Minutes, February 13, 2013

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 13, 2013 

PRESENT:                                       ABSENT: 

Mayor Harry Nicolaides
Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk
Trustee Sheila Brennan
Trustee Susan Auriemma 
Trustee Peter Puttre
James A. Bradley, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

MINUTES for the meeting of January 9, 2013 were approved as corrected.

CLAIMS for January/February were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $62,288.78.  After review, the Board approved all for payment. 

JUSTICE REPORT for January, 2013 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $7,325.00

POLICE REPORT for December 2012 was distributed to the Board.   During the month of December, the following activity was noted:

• Auto Accidents, 3
• Aided Cases, 4
• Burglary, 1
• Robbery, 0
• Larceny , 2
• Summonses,VTL 18, Parkers 21

APPOINTMENT OF NEW ACTING VILLAGE JUSTICE
Mayor Harry Nicolaides announced that last month Judge Frank Coughlin, Jr had resigned as the Acrting Village Justice.  Mayor Nicolaides has appointed Patricia Miller as the new Acting Village Justice.  She took the Oath of Office and sworn in by Mayor Harry Nicolaides.

LOCAL LAW #1 – 2013
Local Law #1- 2013 entitled “ A Local Law to Increase the Penalties for Parking Offenses.”  The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Mayor Harry Nicolaides, seconded by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk, and unanimously carried.  Trustee Susan Auriemma made the motion to adopt Local Law #1 – 2013, which was seconded by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk and unanimously carried.  (A copy of the local law will be annexed to these minutes.)

LOCAL LAW #2 – 2013
Local Law #2 – 2013 entitled “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-C.”  The Mayor opened the public hearing on the adoption of this local law, and all who wished to be heard, were heard. After review, the hearing was closed on a motion made by Mayor Harry Nicolaides, seconded by Trustee Peter Puttre, and unanimously carried.  Mayor Harry Nicolaides made the motion to adopt Local Law #2 – 2013, which was seconded by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk and unanimously carried.  (A copy of the local law will be annexed to these minutes.)

RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE PETER PUTTRE
Trustee Peter Puttre has advised the Mayor that he will be stepping down as a Village Trustee effective after tonight’s meeting.  Mayor Nicolaides and the entire Board thanked Trustee Peter Puttre on his many years as trustee and his absence will be a tremendous loss for the Village.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEE
With the sudden resignation of Trustee Peter Puttre effective after tonight’s meeting, Mayor Harry Nicolaides has appointed Matthew Seidner to fill the vacancy created by Trustee Puttre’s resignation. Mr. Seidner was given the Oath of Office and sworn in by Mayor Harry Nicolaides.

CHANGE IN VILLAGE BANKING
The Deputy Mayor advised the Board that he had reviewed all of the documents and collateral from the First National Bank of Long Island.  He agrees with the Village Clerk that this would be the right time to change banks.  Capital One Bank is now charging, “analysis services fees” each month for check deposits, transfers and check payments.  Changing banks will save the Village approximately $3,000 to $4,000. On a motion made by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk, seconded by Mayor Harry Nicolaides and approved by all.

REGRADING – 235 KENSETT ROAD
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Glosman, 235 Kensett Road, have made application to regard their rear yard.  A motion was made by Mayor Harry Nicolaides to approve the regarding of the rear yard of the property located at 235 Kensett Road, seconded by Trustee Susan Auriemma and unanimously carried.

TV FILMING “HOSTAGES”
The Village Clerk advised the Board that a Joaquin Prange a location scout for the TV pilot “Hostages” is looking to possibly film in the Village of Munsey Park.  They have not filled out any forms, but are trying to see if they can locate a house in the village for the show.  Mr. Prange also indicated that there would be some night filming.  Mayor Harry Nicolaides requested more information and a time line for the filming.  If application were made, it would be back on the March agenda.

2013 STORMWATER REPORT
D & B Engineers and Architects provided the Village with a proposal to continue assisting the Village in maintaining compliance with the NYSDEC General Permit for Storm water Discharges from MS4s.  After discussion, the Board agreed to Task 1 and 2 (annual report & Audit) at a total cost of $4,750.00.

PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES – 2013
Village Attorney, James A. Bradley, has issued the following proposal for legal services for the Village’s 2013/2014 year.  The proposal requests a minor increase in the hourly rate to 2% or approximately an increase of about $5.00 per hour.  On a motion made by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaroncyzk to approve the increase of 2% hourly for legal services, seconded by Mayor Harry Nicolaides and unanimously carried.

VILLAGE ELECTIONS
The Mayor spoke about the upcoming elections.  Mr. Frank Demento introduced himself to the Board.  He will be running for Mayor.  Mr. Demento introduced Sean Haggerty and Patrick Hance as the individuals running with him for the two trustee positions. 

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:45pm.

______________________                       
Harry Nicolaides 
Mayor 

___________________________
Barbara C. Miller                                                         
Clerk/Treasurer