MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 9, 2015
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Sean Haggerty
Deputy Mayor John Lippmann
Frank J. DeMento
Trustee Patrick M. Hance
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.
TROUP 72 – EAGLE SCOUTS
Mayor Sean Haggerty honored three boys with proclamations on becoming Eagle Scouts in Troup 71 of Plandome. The three eagle scouts are Vincent Benjamin Tomaselli, Garrett Sean Byrne and Peter Andrew Boyadjian.
MINUTES for the meeting of July 6, 2015 was approved by all with corrections.
CLAIMS for July/August were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $261,541.97. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for July, 2015 was submitted and stated revenues in the total amount of $5,616.00. The August, 2015 report was also submitted and stated revenues in the total of $8,870.00.
TOTH – 203 MANHASSET WOODS ROAD
Mr. Toth appeared to discuss his bushes that were planted in the front yard. The Board requested that he get a survey to check that the bushes were not planted in the Village ROW. He will come back for the October meeting to indicate detail of the location of the bushes.
HAYES – 194 RYDER ROAD
Mrs. Hayes came before the Board to apply for the temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The only detail remaining is the installation of shutters. Motion to approve the temporary Certificate of Occupancy made by Mayor Sean Haggerty, seconded by Trustee Noone and approved by all.
CRUZ – 107 MANHASSET WOODS ROAD
Frank Suppa, Suppa Landscaping, appeared before the Board with drawings of the proposed retaining wall and grading on the west side yard. He also requested two fences with gates. The Board approved conditionally the applications without the fences. The application will now go to the building inspector for review.
MASCITTI – 105 REMINGTON
Mr. Mascitti is requesting to place a fence on top of the retaining wall. The rear of their property has a huge drop. After discussion, the Board approved the fence conditionally subject to Mr. Mascitti planting bushes to obscure the fence from neighbors.
PUBLIC ACCESS TV
Rosalie De Caro advised the Board that Public Access TV will be able to obtain a grant for Villages in the amount of $32,000. She will contact the Village Clerk on specifics and any application forms.
COURT GRANT RESOLUTION
The Village Clerk advised the Board that she is applying for a grant for the Village Court, which includes, security cameras, new chairs and new phone system.
The following resolution was offered for adoption by Mayor Haggerty:
RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Munsey Park to authorize the Village Clerk to apply to the State of New York Justice Court Assistance Program for a court grant in the amount of $11,600.00 to assist in the operation of the Village Justice Court.
Motion to adopt the foregoing resolutions was made by Trustee Frank DeMento seconded by Trustee Lippmann.
On roll call, the vote was as follows:
In favor: Mayor Sean Haggerty
Deputy Mayor John Lippmann
Trustee Patrick Hance
Trustee Frank J. DeMento
Trustee Jennifer Noone
CIRCA – NORTHERN BLVD.
Circa is looking to obtain a conditional use permit to open a jewelry store. The store will be primarily for individuals who want to sell their jewelry, but can also purchase items. Motion to issue a special use permit conditioned on the receipt of a written description of the business made by Mayor Haggerty, seconded by Trustee Hance and confirmed by all. Circa must submit a building application with drawings, insurances and the proper fee.
ROADS UPDATE
Trustee Noone advised the Board that the circle at Burnham Place is being repaired. And she will be meeting with the contractor to go over other areas that need immediate repair. This will make these areas safe and look better.
Motion to go into executive session made by Mayor Sean Haggerty, seconded by Trustee Frank DeMento and confirmed by all.
__________________________ __________________________ Sean Haggerty Barbara C. Miller
Mayor Village Clerk/Treasurer