MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Wednesday July 14, 2021

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Greg LiCalzi Jr. Trustee Regina Im

Trustee Joseph Williams Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Mayor Ceriello led the Board 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 7:40 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the June 9, 2021, Board of Trustees meeting was made by Mayor Ceriello, Seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

NEW BUSINESS

CHAN – 338 PARK AVENUE - FENCE

A Motion to approve the application for a fence at 338 Park Avenue with proper landscaping and a five-year renewal term was moved by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

Local Laws 1, 2, 3 - 2021

Transcipt is avalable at Village Hall

MAYOR’S REPORT

ROAD WORK UPDATE

Mayor Ceriello met with Jim McGowan to sign the repaving contract for the central section of Park Avenue and Abbey Road.
The Mayor stated that the second phase of the road project is on schedule for the third week of August and will be completed before school opens.
In addition to the three phases of the road project, the Mayor has included the pavement of Peale and the installation of Belgium blocks on the circle at Sargent Place.
The Mayor stated that National Grid has delayed the gas main project on Ryder Road to September/October with roadwork to commence next Spring. Mayor Ceriello will continue to negotiate the terms of this repaving project.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for May 2021was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 3 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 7 summonses (7 Movers and 0 Parkers).
JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for June 2021 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $3,123.00.
BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2021, and July 12, 2021, a total of 17 permits have been issued totaling $19,349.00 in Building Permit Fees.

SONI – 575 PARK AVUNUE – LANDSCAPE PLAN

A Motion to approve the application for a landscape Plan at 575 Park Avenue was moved by Mayor Ceriello, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

Motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved by all at 8:55 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedSeptember 9, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Wednesday June 9, 2021

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Regina Im

Trustee Gregory LiCalzi Jr. (Via Teleconference)

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 Im and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:41 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the April 14, 2021 and the May 12, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

SCHOOL GROUND MAINTENACE

A resident on Hunt Lane spoke before the Board to discuss the lack of maintenance and deterioration of the Munsey Park School property. The homeowner asked that the BOT assist her with communicating to the school district the importance of properly maintaining their property. Deputy Mayor D’Angelo assured the homeowner that he would call the Manhasset School District Administration and have the matter rectified.

MAYOR’S REPORT

LOCAL LAW 1, 2, 3 - 2021

Mayor Ceriello will be presenting legislation for three local laws at the July meeting. Local Law 1 – 2021 opting out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments from locating within the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park. Local Law 2 – 2021 prohibiting smoking and/or tobacco use upon property owned and/or controlled by the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park. Local Law 3 – 2021 designating “Protected Streets” and governing the requirements for excavations to be performed thereof.

ROAD UPDATE

Mayor Ceriello reported that the upgraded water main has been installed on Park Avenue and MLWD are currently connecting individual homes to that main. In addition, the bids have been received for the third phase of the road improvement project which includes the repaving of Park Avenue from Manhasset Woods Road to the traffic light at Abbey Road. The lowest bid received was for $151,224 by John McGowan and Sons.

A motion to enter a contract with McGowan and Sons for the work specified in the bid package was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Im and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

BOY SCOUTS

Mayor Ceriello recognized three Munsey Park residents: John J. Palmadessa, Alexander Mario Boutzalis and Michael Phelps on their distinct honor of becoming an Eagle Scout. The Mayor proclaimed that Wednesday, June 9th be declared a day of special recognition throughout Munsey Park to honor these Eagle Scouts and all of their accomplishments.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo reported that the two highlighted expense items for this month were the Village Engineer, Jim Antonelli, for the current road project and automotive repairs to the Navistar Truck. Deputy Mayor D’Angelo also updated the BOT on the purchase of a new F550 Dump Truck to replace the two-salter trucks.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion to approve the block party application for Revere Road n Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, seconded by Trustee Im and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

MOVIE NIGHT

Trustee Im reported that the Munsey Park Woman’s Club (MPWC) will be hosting Movie Night on June 22, 2021. The Village will incur the cost for the movie/projector fees of approximately $900. The MPWC will provide snacks to attendees. Trustee Im will follow up with exact details and will send out an email to Village residents. A motion to approve The MPWC Movie Night on June 22, 2021 (Rain date of June 24th) in Waldmann Park was made by Mayor Ceriello seconded by Trustee Williams and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for April 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 28 summonses (28 Movers and 0 Parkers).

BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2021 and June 8, 2021 a total of 4 permits have been issued totaling $8,255 in Building Permit Fees.

JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for May 2021 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $4,223.00.

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 8:46 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

Maria Thom

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedJuly 15, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

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

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedJuly 15, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Wednesday April 14, 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 Trustee Williams, Seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:34 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the March 10, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Newly elected Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello, Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo and Trustee Joseph P. Williams took the oath of office administered by Robert Morici, Village Attorney,

NEW BUSINESS

252 EAKINS ROAD

The application for regrading at 252 Eakins Road (subject to confirmation by the Village engineer that there will be no drainage or water issues to the Baker’s neighboring properties) was moved by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

41 WALDO LANE

The application to approve stone on the front façade of the home at 41 Waldo Lane and not on the sides and rear elevations was moved by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

90 ABBEY ROAD

The application to override the BAC and approve to close the kitchen window at 90 Abbey Road from the interior and maintain the existing window from the outside was moved by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

The Mayor noted that the layout of the Franchetti’s kitchen is unique and reminded the resident’s architect, Laura Casale that this decision is not to serve as a precedent as the Board looks at each application based on its own individual merit.

BUDGET

Transcript available at Village Hall

ANNUAL MEETING

Mayor Ceriello moves into the annual meeting by reading the following appointments and resolutions:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to §4-400 of the Village Law of the State of New York, The Board of Trustees approves the following appointments by the Mayor:

MAUREEN MCLEAN be re-appointed DEPUTY CLERK for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

ANTHONY DiPROPERZIO be re-appointed BUILDING INSPECTOR, for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

PATRICIA MILLER be re-appointed ACTING VILLAGE JUSTICE, for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

ROBERT MORICI be re-appointed VILLAGE ATTORNEY for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

MAIME FULGIERI be re-appointed VILLAGE PROSECUTOR for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

PETER ALBINSKI, AIA, be appointed VILLAGE ARCHITECT for a term of one (1) year, expiring the first Monday of April, 2022;

JAMES ANTONELLI, P.E., be re-appointed VILLAGE ENGINEER for a term of one (1) year, expiring the first Monday of April, 2022;

RICHARD WEIR be re-appointed VILLAGE ARBORIST for a term of one (1) year, expiring the first Monday of April, 2022

ANDREW CRONSON be re-appointed VILLAGE HISTORIAN for a term of one (1) year, expiring the first Monday of April 2022;

TARA KIRKWOOD be re-appointed to the Board of Zoning and Appeals for a five year term expiring the first Monday of April, 2026;

JOSEPH RUSSO be re-appointed to the Board of Zoning and Appeals for a four year term expiring the first Monday of April, 2025;

JOY SUSSI and JOANIE TOTH, Co-Chairs, MARK HAYES, KATHERINE PROKOP, and DANIELLE KAUL be appointed to the VILLAGE BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE for a one (1) year, expiring the first Monday of April, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the firm of SATTY, LEVINE & CIACCO, CPA’s, be re-appointed to provide accounting services and the Village’s annual audit, for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2022;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MANHASSET PRESS, a newspaper published in Manhasset, Town of North Hempstead, New York, be and hereby is designated as

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Investment Policy is updated to reflect that the First National Bank of Long Island will remain the Village’s Official Bank;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the First National Bank of Long Island is hereby designated as the OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY for the current official year and that the Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to deposit funds as outlined in the Investment Policy adopted by the Board of Trustees on January 14, 1987 and amended June 12, 1996; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Accounting Policy that all bills are reviewed by Trustee Antonio D’Angelo and all accounting entries are reviewed by Vito Belcastro, of Cullen & Danowski, LLP., Certified Public Accountants, for any adjustments and reconciliation;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all meetings of the Village Board of Trustees shall begin at 7:30p.m.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Meeting dates for the forthcoming Official Year are as follows:

May 12, 2021

June 9, 2021

July 14, 2021

August – No Meeting

September 8, 2021

October 13, 2021

November 10, 2021

December 8, 2021

January 12, 2022

February 9, 2022

March 9, 2022

April 13, 2022

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Zoning & Appeals (BZA) meetings shall be held as needed on the Third Monday of the month and begin at 7:00p.m.;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees has determined that attendance by certain municipal officers and employees at one or more meetings during the coming official year will benefit the municipality and the Clerk/Treasurer or Deputy Clerk/Court Clerk be, and hereby is authorized to attend the regular meetings of their respective State, county and local associations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees are authorized to attend any training schools as required or deemed appropriate;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Justice and Acting Village Justice are authorized to attend State or County continuing Judicial Education Programs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector is authorized to attend the annual State Building Officials Conference; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall approve reimbursement to such officers or employees for actual expenses and/or for mileage at the rate per mile set by the Internal Revenue Service for travel in their personal automobiles to these meetings, schools and conferences.

A Motion to approve the annual appointments was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved by all.

AUDIT MAY 31, 2020

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo presented the May 31, 2021 audited financial statements. A Motion to approve the draft 2021 audit was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Mayor Ceriello and approved by all.

MAYOR’S REPORT

ROAD UPDATE

Mayor Ceriello gave a brief update on the 2021 Road Project which is occurring on three phases:

Phase One – Eastern End of Park Avenue which is currently well under way.

Phase Two – Gas mains have been installed to the Whistler, Remington, Hunt, Abbey sections of the Village. Currently National Grid is making individual gas connections to the homes. Paving will commence once the connections are complete.

Phase Three – Western End of Park Avenue. Manhasset Lakeville Water District is installing a new water main form Manhasset Woods Road to Ridge Crescent. MLWD is also replacing fire hydrants on the eastern end of MWR to the end of Park Avenue.

Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, is preparing the bid books for the pavement of the central section of Park Avenue. The Mayor believes, if all goes as scheduled, pavement should be sometime in June. Once all three phases are complete the Village streets will be swept by Dejana Corporation.

SHEDS

Trustee LiCalzi volunteered to investigate the Munsey Park Code vs. other Village’s codes regarding restrictions of sheds i.e., height/width/privacy/lot/set back and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees based on his findings.

BID RECCOMENDATION ROAD REPAIRS FOR MARTIN PLACE AND P/O ABBEY ROAD, HUNT LANE, WHISTLER ROAD AND SARGENT PLACE

A motion was made to approve the contract of John McGowan & Sons of See Cliff, NY for the lowest recorded bid of $215,960 by Trustee Im, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

FINANCIAL REPORT

Trustee D’Angelo presented the following budget transfers:

A.1110.0410 LEGAL SUPPLIES 1,000.00

A.1325.0410 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,000.00

A.1325.0450 CONTRACTED SERVICES 2,000.00

A.1440.0400 ENGINEER 5,000.00

A.1620.0210 IMPROVEMENTS 877.00

A.1910.0400 MUNICIPAL INS/UMBRELLA 2,652.00

A.5182.0442 STREET LIGHTING CONTRACTED 18,000.00

A.7110.0200 PARKS/GROUNDS REVITALIZATION 3,000.00

A.7110.0410 PARKS & GROUNDS SUPPLIES 3,000.00

A.7110.0440 P.I. SERVICES- WATER/ELECTRIC 3,000.00

A.8560.0400 VILLAGE TREES - PLANTING 6,000.00

A.9055.0800 DISABILITY INSURANCE 250.00

A.9065.0800 MCTMT TAX 100.00

A.9710.0700 INTEREST (15,250.00)

A.5110.0440 YARD (32,629.00)

A motion was made to approve the budget transfers by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for February 2021was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 1 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, two Larceny (other than auto), one Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 9 summonses (9 Movers and 0 Parkers).

JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for March 2021 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $2,371.00.

BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and April 12, 2021, a total of 200 permits have been issued totaling $186,769.50 in Building Permit Fees.

Motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all at 8:43 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedJuly 15, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING

PRESENTATION OF BUDGET TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Wednesday, March 25, 2021

PRESENT VIA ZOOM: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Regina Im

Trustee Greggory LiCalzi Jr.

Trustee Joseph Williams

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Williams, Seconded by Trustee Im and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:38 pm.

PRESENATION OF BUDGET

A motion to approve the 2021-2022 Tentative Budget with made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi, and adopted as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Williams: AYE

Mayor Ceriello noted that the approved tentative budget will be presented at the Annual Meeting, which will also serve as a Public Hearing, held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The Public Hearing will allow for public comments and questions prior to Board’s vote on adopting the 2021-2022 Budget. This meeting will be in person for Board Members and via teleconference for the general public.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedApril 21, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

PRESENT VIA ZOOM: 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

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 7:33 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the Tuesday, February 9, 2021 of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

MAYOR’S REPORT

ANNUAL KIDS CHARITY EVENT

A motion was made Mayor Ceriello to approve the 11th Annual Kids Charity Fun Run and Fair on Saturday, June 5, 2021, seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved by all.

ELECTION

The Mayor reminded the Board that the Village Election will be held on Tuesday, March 16th from noon to 9 PM.

VILLAGE ARCHITECT

The Mayor announced that Amy Urban, Munsey Park Village Architect has resigned and thanked her for her time working with the Village’s Building Advisory Committee (BAC). The Mayor will be speaking with Anthony DiProperzio, Village Code Enforcement Officer, and Joy Susi, Chairperson - BAC, regarding the process of selecting candidates and filling this position.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo reported that the Village is currently running on budget and highlighted notable monthly expense items for electrical work, salt delivery, engineering fees and truck repairs. He also stated that the current year’s budget transfers will be recorded at the next Board of Trustees meeting. In addition, the Village has submitted the FEMA application to receive reimbursement for funds used to cover damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for January 2021.was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 1 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, two Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 19 summonses (17 Movers and 2 Parkers).

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for February 2021 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $735.

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and March 9, 2021, a total of 178 permits have been issued totaling $163,341.50 in Building Permit Fees.

GENETEC

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo reported that he met with Genetec, a company that provides video management systems which enables organizations to utilize a surveillance system. The impetus of this meeting was to educate and explore the use of surveillance technology to assist and manage security in the Village. The Board will continue to explore various security programs and initiatives in the coming months.

Motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting was made by Mayor Ceriello, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved by all at 8:14 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedApril 21, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Williams, Seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:34 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the January 12, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

MAYOR’S REPORT

NASSAU COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

The Mayor read the following resolution Authorizing the adoption of the Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE NASSAU COUNTY HAZAED MITIGATION PLAN.

WHEREAS, all of Nassau County has exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment and the County’s economy; and

WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre and post disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS, a coalition of Nassau County municipalities with like planning objectives has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within Nassau County; and

WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK:

(1) Adopts in its entirety, the Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan (the “Plan”) as the jurisdiction’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

(2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.

(3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.

(4) Will continue its support of the Mitigation Planning Committee as described within the Plan.

(5) Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all participants in this Plan.

(6) Will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of government and partner operations.

(7) Will provide an update of the Plan in conjunction with the County no less than every five years.

The forgoing resolution was moved by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Williams, and adopted as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams: AYE

VILLAGE PROSECUTOR

Mayor Ceriello made a resolution to approve Mamie Fulgieri as the new Village Prosecutor. She will begin her duties on the first Monday of February 2021. The forgoing resolution was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee LiCalzi, and adopted as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: AYE

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: AYE

Trustee Regina Im: AYE

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: AYE

Trustee Joseph Williams AYE

ELECTION

Mayor Ceriello announced the official candidates for the election which will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Village Hall from 12 noon to 9 PM. The candidates are as follows:

Mayor:

Lawrence A. Ceriello

Anthony M. Sabino

Trustee (2 positions open):

Antonio D’Angelo

Joseph P. Williams

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for December 2020.was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 1 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, one Larceny-Auto incident, two Larceny (other than auto), one Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 11 summonses (11 Movers and 0 Parkers).

JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for January 2021 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $1,118.

BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and February 7, 2021, a total of 167 permits have been issued totaling $154,974.50 in Building Permit Fees.

Motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all at 8:09 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedMarch 16, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on January 13, 2021

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Regina Im

Trustee Greggory LiCalzi Jr. (Via Teleconference)

Trustee Joseph Williams

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP (Via Teleconference)

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP (Via Teleconference)

Mayor Ceriello led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Deputy Mayor Antonio D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:42 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the December 9, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

MAYOR’S REPORT
AWARD THE BID AMOUNT FOR THE ROAD REPAVING PROJECT OF 2021

The Mayor stated that the Village solicited bids from contractors for the phases of re-pavement of Park Avenue. Phase one - 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. This phase will also include the re-pavement of Park Ave. from Morse Lane to the traffic light at Abbey Road. Phase 2 – The Village will partner with Manhasset Lakeville Water District when they install a new water main on Park Avenue, from Manhasset Woods Road to Ridge Crescent. A total of twelve bid books were distributed to interested contractors and ten bids were received. The lowest bidder on the combined job was United Paving Inc. who has worked closely with the Village before on the Stuart/Eakins/Bellows pavement project last year.

A motion to accept the bid amount of $390,497 submitted by United Paving for the work described in the bid package and authorization to move forward with the contract was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, seconded by Trustee Williams, and approved by all.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMETATION AND FUNDING FROM THE MMF STATE-AID PROGRAM

Mayor Ceriello read the following resolution:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK HELD ON January 13, 2021:

A resolution Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance of the State-aid Program eligible costs, of a capital project, and appropriating funds therefore, was proposed:

WHEREAS, a Project for road repair within the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park P.I.N. 0761.89.301 (the “PROJECT") is eligible for funding under a New York State Program administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); and

WHEREAS, a sum not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) in Program Funding is available to progress the project.

WHEREAS, the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the State share of the costs of the PROJECT.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park (hereinafter “the Board”), duly convened does hereby RESOLVE, that the above-subject project is hereby approved; and it is hereby further

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Clerk-Treasurer of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park (hereinafter the “Village”) to pay in the first instance 100% of the cost of the PROJECT for the PROJECT or portions thereof; and it is further

RESOLVED, that the sum of $390,497.00 is hereby appropriated from the 2020-2021 Annual Budget of the Village and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further

RESOLVED, that in the event the full state share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the Clerk of the Village thereof, and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for State Aid on behalf of the Village with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the Village’s first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further

RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project between the Village and the State of New York; and it is further

RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

The forgoing resolution was moved by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Williams and adopted as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: Aye

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: Aye

Trustee Regina Im: Aye

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: Aye

Trustee Joseph Williams: Aye

NATIONAL GRID

The Mayor reported that National Grid is moving along with replacing gas mains on several side streets in Munsey Park which include Remington, Abbey, Hunt, Whistler, Homer, Durand, Alston, Sargent and Revere. National Grid has agreed to open the concrete panel where the road is deteriorating and replace the road at no cost to the Village.

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE MARCH 16, 2021 ELECTION

Mayor Ceriello read the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 15-116 of the NYS Election Law, this Board does hereby appoint the following persons to serve as Inspectors of Election on Election Day, March 16, 2021 from 12 pm to 9 pm: Christina and Kevin O’Toole of 289 Crabapple Road and it was further RESOLVED, that compensation shall be at the rate of $200 per day.

The forgoing resolution was moved by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Im and adopted as follows:

Mayor Larry Ceriello: Aye

Deputy Antonio D’Angelo: Aye

Trustee Regina Im: Aye

Trustee Greg LiCalzi: Aye

Trustee Joseph Williams: Aye

FINANCIAL REPORT

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo presented the Fiscal Year May 31, 2020 Budget Transfers to close out the year. These are unanticipated expenditures that present themselves during the normal cost of business.

A.1420.0451 ATTORNEY-CONTRACTUAL $ 7,000

A.5110.0412 TRUCK/EQUIPMENT/REPAIRS $16,000

A.5110.0440 YARD WASTE/ROADS/ASPHALT $29,000

A.8560.0400 VILLAGE TREES PRUNING/REMOVAL $ 9,850

Resolution to approve the Budget Transfers for the Year End 2020 Budget was made by Mayor Ceriello, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

Deputy D’Angelo reminded the Board that the FY 2021 Budget was finalized at the beginning of COVID-19 when the Village faced uncertainties as to the ramifications of a global pandemic to the budget. The Board was conservative in forecasting permit fees at $160,000 of revenue, D’Angelo reported that the Village is exceeding expectations and trending at $145,000 of revenue with four months until year end.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for December 7.was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 3 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 17 summonses (14 Movers and 3 Parkers).

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for December 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $2,775.

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and January 6, 2021, a total of 129 permits have been issued totaling $145,999.50 in Building Permit Fees.

NEW BUSINESS

· Resident Yan Yu - 140 Munsey Place teleconferenced into the meeting to present his permit application to install a fence. Mayor Ceriello explained that fences are generally prohibited in the Village. The Board considers fence application on a case-by-case basis and it is based upon need. The Board unanimously denied the application for the fence and suggested other less intrusive ways to protect the sanctity of the homeowner’s property.

· Patricia O’Neil, Architect, teleconferenced into the meeting to present a Regrading Plan for 388 Park Avenue. The application is to approve the existing grade of the newly installed retaining wall on the east side of the property line. It was noted that this approval is for the grading only and not the aesthetic of the existing retaining wall which will be changed by the homeowner based on BAC approval. The Board unanimously voted to approve the exiting grading of the retaining wall at 33 Park Avenue.

Mayor Ceriello made a motion to close the Board of Trustees meeting, seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved by all at 8:36 PM.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedMarch 8, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on December 9, 2020

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 LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:43 pm.

MINUTES

A motion to approve the minutes for the November 18, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting was made by Trustee LiCalzi, Seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

MAYOR’S REPORT

VILLAGE HISTORIAN

The Mayor read the following (2) two resolutions:
RESOLUTION FOR CREATION OF POSITION OF VILLAGE HISTORIAN:

WHEREAS the Board of Trustees believes that an appreciation of the history of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park will be valuable for present and future generations of residents and citizens of the Village and will help create a continuing sense of community and preserve for posterity the background persons and activities which helped to mold and create the community that is now the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRSUTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK, as follows:

Section 1. The position of Village Historian is hereby created.

Section 2. The Village Historian is authorized and directed to ascertain and document the existence of all facts, data, deeds, documents, photographs, paintings, artifacts, maps, etc., pertaining to the area now comprising the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, both from the time of its incorporation through the present, as well as similar data concerning the area where the Village is presently located which are of historical significance.

Section 3. The Village Historian is further directed and authorized to create a system for filing, cataloging and displaying historical artifacts of the Village and to maintain a system of ongoing accumulation of facts and documents which may or will prove to have historical significance in the future.

Section 4. The Village Historian is directed to coordinate efforts with the Mayor in order to determine an appropriate place to house the historic records of the Village and to secure budgeted funds for acquisition, storage and display thereof.

Section 5. The Mayor, with the Approval of the Board of Trustees, is authorized to choose a person to act as Village Historian, who shall be appointed by Resolution. The term of office of the historian shall be for two (2) years and the Village Historian shall serve without compensation.

Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

The forgoing Resolution was moved by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE HISTORIAN:

The following Resolution was proposed by Mayor Ceriello:

BE IT RESOLVED that ANDREW CRONSON, a resident of Trumbull Road in the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, is hereby appointed as Village Historian.

The forgoing Resolution was moved by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

VILLAGE ROADS

Residents have requested a stop sign on the corner Nassau Avenue and Thayer Road. The Mayor is in favor of this request emphasizing the fact that the constant uphill traffic on Nassau Avenue presents a safety hazard to all pedestrians, and in particular the children who reside on those streets. A motion to approve the stop sign (exact location to be determined) was moved by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Im and approved by all.

NATIONAL GRID

National Grid is replacing gas mains on several side streets in Munsey Park which include Remington, Abbey, Hunt, Whistler, Homer, Durand, Alston, Sargent and Revere. Recently, Mayor Ceriello walked the designated streets with representatives from National Grid. During that walk-through it was determined that most of the gas main road openings would occur along the concrete gutter; however, at times, the work will cross over and disrupt the entire concrete street panel. The Mayor requested and National Grid agreed to open the concrete panel where the road is deteriorating and replace the road at no cost to the Village.

ROAD REPAVING PROJECT 2021

The Mayor stated that Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, is preparing the bid books to include the two phases for the re-pavement of Park Avenue. Phase one - 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. Phase 2 – The Village will partner with Manhasset Lakeville Water District when they install a new water main on Park Avenue, from Manhasset Woods Road to Ridge Crescent.

VILLAGE ARBORIST

Mayor Ceriello met with Richard Weir, a horticultural educator/consultant with over fifty years of experience. Mr. Weir is currently working with several villages on Long Island to enhance their tree programs. The Mayor stated that Mr. Weir could assist Munsey Park by creating a tree inventory and associated maintenance plan. He can also assist, Trustee LiCalzi who is responsible for the Munsey Park Tree Pruning/Removal/Replacement Program, in approving/denying removals and selecting the proper replacement species and the location in which the tree will flourish. The Board agreed that a Village Arborist is needed, and that Mr. Weir will be an asset to the Munsey Park Tree Program.

VILLAGE SECURITY

Trustee Williams stated that he and all Village employees met with the Homeland Security Division of the 6th precinct to learn various methods to improve security at Village Hall. One method of security is a phone application called RAVE. This security system allows employees to signal for an immediate emergency response from the 6th precinct. The BOT will continue to discuss the Village’s security needs and the costs associated with the RAVE Program.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Mayor Ceriello announced the Village office holiday hours and the 2021 Holiday Schedule.

SKATING UNDER THE STARS

Trustee LiCalzi is responsible for Munsey Park’s 1st Annual Skating under the Stars. He stated that residents are very excited, but the event is contingent upon cold weather and the subsequent freezing of the Copley Pond.

NEWSLETTER

The Mayor stated that the next issue of the Munsey Park’s Newsletter should be completed in the beginning of the New Year. Trustee Im will be responsible for the upcoming newsletter which will be emailed to all the Village residents.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo stated that the distinctive expense items for the month of November 2020 were emergency repair of roads for $25,780 and maintenance to the Village trucks for approximately $3,200.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for November 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $3,388.00.

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and December 6, 2020, a total of 129 permits have been issued totaling $132,253.50 in Building Permit Fees.

SNOW READINESS

Trustee Williams and Field Supervisor, Ted Boutzalis briefed the Mayor on the Village’s preparation for the upcoming snowstorm.

NEW BUSINESS

· A motion to approve permanent basketball hoops at 64 Vanderlyn Drive and 188 Kensett Road was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

· A motion to approve the revised landscape plan for 5 Barnard Place (Frangella) was made by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

· The Mayor read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF BID BOOKS:

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that that it is in the best interests of the Village to undertake road repair work within the Village, specifically to Park Avenue;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the applicable policies of the Village and the Laws of the State of New York, the Village wishes to solicit bids for the completion of such work, in accordance with the specifications as detailed by the Village Engineer.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the issuance of a request for bids in accordance with the specifications of the Village Engineer and for the advertisement of such request for sealed bids on said project, to be received and opened in accordance with the specifications set forth by the Village Engineer.

The forgoing Resolution was moved by Trustee LiCalzi and seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and approved by all.

· Munsey Park has been asked to renew our membership with the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee which is an inter-municipal organization focused on addressing water quality and coastal issues. The Committee is funded through annual dues from the municipal members. The Committee’s goals are to protect Manhasset Bay while balancing and maintaining recreational and commercial uses. A resolution to renew Munsey Park’s membership in the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee for $1,800 for the 2021/2022 year was made by Trustee LiCalzi, seconded by Trustee Williams and approved by all.

There being no further business, a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel issues was made by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and approved by all. At the end of the Executive Session, a motion will be made to re-open and close the public meeting.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

NONE

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedJanuary 21, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

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

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedJanuary 21, 2021

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on October 14, 2020

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 and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Williams, Seconded by Deputy Mayor D’Angelo and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:34 pm.

OATH OF OFFICE

Robert Morici administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Trustees Regina Im and Greggory LiCalzi.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Village Roads

The Mayor stated that Northern Masonry has been making short-term road repairs for safety purposes around Copley Park and Abbey Road. The road repairs will continue throughout the month and will include certain intersections on Manhasset Woods Road. National Grid will be installing new gas mains on Monday, Oct 19th 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. Later in the year, The Village will repave this section of the road, curb to curb, with National Grid incurring half of the costs. The Mayor requested that Village Engineer, Jim Antonelli, provide an estimate of costs to include the additional pavement of Park Ave. from Morse Lane to the traffic light at Abbey Road. Next week, Mayor Ceriello and Village Attorney, Robert Morici, will meet with Manhasset Lakeville Water District to discuss their upcoming water main project on Park Avenue, from Manhasset Woods Road to Ridge Crescent. The Mayor will report his findings on the scope of work and the possibility of partnering with MLWD to repave that section of Park Avenue.

Crossing Guard

Mayor Ceriello stated that the Village has placed a request to the sixth precinct to add a crossing guard at the intersection of Manhasset Woods Road and Hunt Lane. The Mayor’s request comes in response to the significant increase in the number of students walking to school, which could be related to the current pandemic. Police officer, Joseph Altieri, from the Sixth Precinct’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Department is assisting the Village to expedite the approval.

Greater Council of Manhasset

Traditionally, The Village of Munsey Park has not been a member of the Greater Council of Manhasset Civic Associations, as it is a group originally formed to represent the interests of the residential areas in Manhasset that are not in an incorporated Village i.e., Terrace Manor, North Strathmore, South Strathmore, Bayview, Norgate and areas in Manhasset Hills. The Greater Council of Manhasset meets once a month and is attended by representatives of each civic association and officials from the County, Town, and State. Very often developers also attend to try to generate community approval on projects that will affect the entire Manhasset community. Mayor Ceriello spoke with Richard Bentley, President of the Greater Council, who agreed that Munsey Park should have representation on the Board. The Board decided on two potential representatives and the Mayor will reach out to see if they are interested in the position.

Halloween

The Mayor stated that Halloween, particularly on Ryder Road, is a community event not a Village sponsored event. The Village will, however, continue to offer safety precautions as needed to our residents.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Deputy Mayor D’Angelo stated that the Village Court revenues are slightly down due to a decrease in police ticketing. Building permit fees have slightly increased based on a year to year analysis. The storm costs were less than estimated but the Village plans on filing for FEMA recovery if/when those funds are released. Two distinguishable expense items this month were for the repairs to the Village entrances and electrical work for new landscape lighting in Copley Park.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for September 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams with total fines assessed in the amount of $1,618.00.

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for August 2020 was presented by Trustee Williams, stating 2 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, one Larceny-Auto incident, one Larceny (other than auto), one Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 13 summonses (13 Movers and 0 Parkers). The Police Report for September 2020 was also presented, 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 24 summonses (21 Movers and 3 Parkers).

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Williams, stating that between June 1, 2020 and October 12, 2020, a total of 93 permits have been issued totaling $102,701 in Building Permit Fees.

· Trustee Williams noted that he will reach out to the Sixth precinct this week to discuss the activities listed in the police report and the requested crossing guard.

NEW BUSINESS

Basketball Hoop – Mayor Ceriello requested to defer this application to approve a permanent basketball hoop at 188 Kensett Road to the November BOT meeting.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Im and Seconded by Trustee LiCalzi and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:39 pm.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

Dimitri Nikas

______________________________ ______________________________

Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedNovember 18, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on September 9, 2020

Teleconference

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Sabino and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:33 pm.

VILLAGE ELECTION

Mayor Cereillo announced the election will be Tuesday, September 15 at Village Hall from Noon to 9 PM. Covid protocol will be strictly followed throughout the day. Four candidates are running Anthony Sabino (re-election), Gregory LiCalzi, Regina Im and John Dellaquila.

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR

Due to Covid we did not have an election in March and since then Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone has moved with her family to South Carolina. Mayor Ceriello announced that Trustee D’Angelo has accepted to take on the position as Deputy Mayor until March 2021.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Mayor Ceriello announced the names of the Village residnets 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. The Mayor then asked for a moment of silence to reflect on these individuals and fragileness of life.

SUMMARY OF IMPACT OF SUPERSTORM ISAIS

Superstorm Isias presented mostly tree damage to the Village along with power outages that lasted up to two weeks. There were anywhere from a dozen to eighteen trees down and many of them were in the park. At first it was difficult to get a tree removal company to come in as emergency situations took priority. Nassau County has reached out to the Village to obtain an estimate on clean-up costs in the hopes that we can pass some of these costs on to FEMA. Mayor Ceriello and the Board thanked the road crew for a phenomenal job responding to all damage incurred by this storm.

PARK AVENUE REPAVING PLANS

PSEG plans on rep[lacing gas mains on the eastern end of Park Avenue from Morse Place, around the bend including part of Trunbull Road and Bartlett Road. PSEG will cut along the side of the road and has agreed to incur the cost to repave half of the road and the Village will be responsible for the other half. Mayor Ceriello stated that PSEG mentioned starting in October/November but because of weather could be as late as the Spring 2021. Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, will scope out the costs for extending this paving project on Park Avenue to include the section from Morse to Abbey Road.

NYSDOT GRANT OF $150,000

NYSDOT has awarded us a $150,000 grant for roadwork. Mayor Ceriello stated that the funds have not been specifically earmarked towards any road project. Manhasset Lakeville Water District will be working on water mains from Manhasset Woods Road to the top of hill on Park Avenue. The Village is in preliminary discussions on how we can also be involved with this project to improve the quality of Park Avenue.

UPDATE ON EXTENET

Trustee Sabino reported that Extenet will be submitting their construction schedule to remediate the problem caused when they installed an incorrect antenna to the cell tower located at the intersection of Manhasset Woods Road and Park Avenue. Extenet will also install a sprinkler system and a BOT approved landscape design to the base of the tower.

OCTOBER BOARD MEETING

Mayor Ceriello announced that he would like the October meeting to be live with a teleconference option to any resident who would like to dial in.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Trustee Williams and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:12 pm.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

Dimitri Nikas

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedNovember 18, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on July 8, 2020

VIA TELECONFERENCE

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

Deputy Mayor Noone led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee D’Angelo, Seconded by Trustee Sabino and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:32 pm.

Basketball Hoop – 34 Vanderlyn Drive

The application for a front yard basketball hoop at 34 Vanderlyn Drive was denied unanimously by the Board of Trustees based on the code strictly prohibiting basketball hoops to be installed in the front of homes. The Board suggested the homeowner consider purchasing a portable hoop.

Consideration of Landscaper Regulations Regarding Equipment and Working Hours

Resident, Abe Bronchtein, began the discussion on his position to limit the working hours of landscapers in the Village. The Mayor reminded the BOT that after a year working on this issue the Town of North Hempstead announced new regulations that stated commercial landscapers will be prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers from June 15 to September 15. Flower Hill has enacted a similar ban as well. The Board had a lengthy discussion regarding the impact such regulations would have on the landscapers and homeowners. The Board concluded that further study and cautious measures are necessary to make an informed decision.

Consideration of Stop Signs

A motion was made by Mayor Ceriello and seconded by Trustee Sabino and unanimously approved by all to approve stop signs at the following locations:

· On north and south bound lanes of Manhasset Woods Road at Ryder Road

· On north and south bound lanes of Manhasset Woods Road at Inness Place

· On north and south bound lanes of Manhasset Woods Road at Revere Road

· On east and west bound lanes of Park Avenue at Martin Place

Consideration of Standards for Electrical Fences

Mayor Ceriello postponed this issue for the September 2020 meeting

Consideration of the Inter-Municipal Agreement TONH Solid Waste Authority

Mayor Ceriello wanted to update the Board that he has not reached a decision on this agreement and will also schedule this item for September.

Election

Mayor Ceriello reminded the Board that the Village Election will be on September 15th.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for April 2020 was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating no Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 3 summonses (0 Movers and 3 Parkers). The Police Report for May 2020 was also presented, stating no Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, one Larceny-Auto incident, one Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 0 summonses (0 Movers and 0 Parkers).

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating that between June 1, 2020 and July 1, 2020, a total of 35 permits have been issued totaling $59,432 in Building Permit Fees.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Trustee Williams and the meeting was brought to a close at 9:22 pm.

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedNovember 18, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VIA TELECONFERENCE

held on May 13, 2020

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Sabino, Seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:33 pm.

Landscaping plan for 64 Vanderlyn Drive

No questions were raised regarding the landscaping for plan by the Board of Trustees. Motion to approve made by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Sabino and was unanimously approved by all.

Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of North Hempstead

The Board of Trustees gave authority to Mayor Ceriello to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement on waste disposal for the Village of Munsey Park.

Election

The Mayor announced that the election will take place on September 15, 2020

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Trustee Williams.

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedNovember 18, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on March 11, 2020

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

Mayor Ceriello led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Sabino, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Ceriello at 7:37 pm.

MINUTES

A Motion was made by Trustee Sabino to approve the Minutes of the February12, 2020 Meeting of the Board of Trustees; said motion was Seconded by Trustee Williams and unanimously approved.

NEW BUSINESS

· The Board received and approved the Draft Fiscal Budget for 2020/2021

· The Board approved the Draft Audited Financial Statements FYE May 31, 2019

· The Board approved the MPWC 11th Annual Kids Charity Fun Run

MAYOR’S REPORT

· The Safe Streets Initiative continues with Greg Del Rio, Director of Special Projects for Sam Schwartz Engineering. Mr. Del Rio is going to reexamine his proposal for studying the problems with the safety of our streets in Munsey park.

· The Mayor spoke with Richard Bentley, President of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Association. The Mayor would like Munsey Park to have representation on this Council and suggested Jennifer Tantillo and Tara Kirkwood as potential candidates. The representatives chosen would attend the Greater Council’s meetings and report back to the Board of Trustees. The Board approved of his recommendation. The Council was meeting this evening to discuss the proposed 7-11 for Plandome Road. Mayor Ceriello thought the proposal for a 7-11 convenience store on Plandome Road would not be an inappropriate addition to the Manhasset community. Tonight’s Civic meeting is a perfect example of why it is important for Munsey Park to have proper representation.

· The Town of North Hempstead’s Solid Waste Management Authority has an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with Munsey Park which expires in April 2020. Mayor Ceriello will continue to review this agreement and will report his findings regarding the cost benefits if Munsey Park was not subjected to garbage flow control.

· Mayor Ceriello attended The Cow Neck Mayor’s February meeting. At the meeting he had the opportunity to meet Mariann Dalimonte, TONH Councilwoman, and was able to discuss some of the issues that affect the Village.

· The Mayor reminded everyone that the Village Election is March 18th

FINANCIAL REPORT

Trustee D’Angelo reported that Nassau County has reassessed properties to reflect a Fair Market Value (FMV) system. Currently the calculation for the Village Tax is:

FMV x .10 x Tax Rate = Village Tax

Some residents will see a change in the Village tax due to the change in the Fair Market Value assigned by Nassau County.

BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT

Trustee Williams reported that he is continuing to review the current policies and procedures pertaining to the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings in accordance with the open meetings law.

ROADS

Deputy Mayor Noone reported that she has spoken to Jim Antonelli, Village Engineer, to obtain an estimate on “mill and pave” work for sections of Kensett Road and Bingham Circle.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for February 2020 was presented by Trustee Sabino with total fines assessed in the amount of $3,632.00.

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for March 2020 was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating 2 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 13 summonses (6 Movers and 7 Parkers).

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating that between June 1, 2019 and March 5, 2020, a total of 145 permits have been issued totaling $205,363.75 in Building Permit Fees.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino 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:

Mrs. Kennedy

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedNovember 18, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

Transcript Planning Board Meeting

PostedJuly 29, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

Transcript Annual Meeting

PostedJuly 29, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on February 12, 2020

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Robert Morici, Morici & Morici, LLP

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

Deputy Mayor Noone led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Sabino, Seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and called to Order by Deputy Mayor Noone at 7:36 pm.

MINUTES

A Motion was made by Trustee Sabino to approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2020 Meeting of the Board of Trustees; said motion was Seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and unanimously approved.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for January 2020 was presented by Trustee Sabino with total fines assessed in the amount of $1,952.00.

POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for January 2020 was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating 3 Auto Accidents, one Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 47 summonses (44 Movers and 3 Parkers). The Police Report for February 2020 was also presented, stating 4 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 14 summonses (9 Movers and 5 Parkers).

BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating that between June 1, 2019 and February 6, 2020, a total of 138 permits have been issued totaling $177,370 in Building Permit Fees.

NEW BUSINESS

GIRL SCOUT

Girl Scout Troop 548 member and MHS junior, Courtney Gibbons, presented an idea to the Board to obtain recyclable cans for the Village Parks. Ms. Gibbons is in pursuit of obtaining the highest award a Girl Scout Senior can earn, the Gold Award. Currently, neither Copley Pond and Waldmann Memorial Park park have recyclable containers for bottles and cans, just one container that collects all types of waste. Her fundraising will cover all expenses for this environmental improvement project to the Village.

ELECTION

Deputy Mayor Noone announced that the Village of Munsey Park’s Election is on Wednesday, March 18th from Noon to 9 pm at Village Hall. All four candidates were present and were given the opportunity to briefly introduced themselves to the Board. The candidates running for the two open trustee seats are: John Dellaquila, Regina Im, Gregory LiCalzi and Trustee Anthony M. Sabino.

APPROVE THE ENGAGEMENT OF NEW ACCOUNTANT

Trustee Sabino made a motion to approve the engagement letter retaining the accounting firm Cullen and Danowski, and specifically Alan Yu partner thereof, seconded by Trustee Williams and unanimously approved by all.

188 RYDER ROAD

Deputy Mayor Noone made a motion to approve the enclosure of the existing side porch at 188 Ryder Road, seconded by Trustee Sabino and unanimously approved by all.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Trustee D’Angelo reported this month’s largest financial variables which includes upgrading Village Hall computers ($4,500), Replace three batteries on our dump truck ($1,700), Fix the decaying pillars at the entrance of Park Avenue ($5,400) and paint new street signs ($1,200) which will be replaced this spring. Trustee D’Angelo stated that the Village is preparing and will present the proposed 2021 budget at the March meeting, followed by the approval of the budget in April.

BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT

Trustee Williams reported that the board is currently reviewing the Building Advisory Committee’s (BAC) process which includes applications, fees, architectural review guidelines and final approval. Trustee Williams also announced that the BAC is excited to welcome a new committee member and Village resident, Mrs. Joanie Toth.

ROADS

Deputy Mayor Noone reported that the Village is in communication with the MLWD regarding a possible shared work project on the repaying of parts of Park Avenue, specifically Ridge Crescent to Manhasset Woods Road. MLWD intends to replace water main lines on Park Avenue in the fall of this year or in 2021. Deputy Mayor Noone said that they are still in the preliminary phases of this project and will not know an exact time frame until further communication. The Village would like to repave the rest of Park Avenue during this project, but a review of the current budget and the final debt payment of current road bonds from 2007 will determine this decision. In the meantime, the Village plans on arranging another road project if the Park Avenue repave gets pushed off to 2021. Kensett Road and Bingham Circle are in need of a road improvement and the Village will begin working with the Village engineer to arrange this project.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Trustee Williams and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:21 pm.

Questions/Comments were received from the following resident:

John Dellaquila

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedMarch 16, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on January 8, 2020

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone

Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

The Mayor led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Sabino, Seconded by Trustee Williams and called to Order by Mayor Larry Ceriello at 7:42 pm.

NEW BUSINESS

LOCAL LAWS

Mayor Ceriello presented to the Board Local Law #1- 2020 - Override of Tax Levy Limit, Local Law #2 – 2020 - Trespassing in Parks and Local Law #3 – 2020 – Traffic and Parking Regulations. (A transcript of the local laws and adoption is annexed to these minutes and available at Village Hall).

MINUTES

A Motion was made by Trustee Sabino to approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2019 Meeting of the Board of Trustees; said motion was Seconded by Trustee Williams and unanimously approved.

MAYOR’S REPORT

· Mayor Ceriello reminded residents that boulders are not only dangerous but prohibited in the Right of Way (ROW). The Right-of-Way is the Village-owned strip of land from the edge of the street back about 10 feet. Its purpose is to allow the Village to build and maintain the street, curb and gutter and possible underground utilities. This land is the responsibility of the homeowner but the Village has the right to determine what takes place there. The Village code generally prohibits the placement of any permanent objects in the ROW. The Mayor will be sending out a letter reminding homeowners who have boulders on the ROW that the Village will be strictly enforcing the Village Code and the boulders must be removed from their property. If the resident does not comply in a timely fashion then the Village road crew will be instructed to remove and dispose of the boulders. In addition, the Mayor will be reaching out to residents to remind them to have their house number visible for medical emergencies (ambulance, fire department) and to assist our Village building inspector.

· Mayor Ceriello discussed a shared services agreement with the Manhasset Parks District that will enable our Village to use their crack filler machine. Trustee Sabino made a motion for the Mayor to be given authority on behalf of the Board of Trustees to enter into negotiations and execute the draft of the municipal agreement with the Manhasset Park District for usage of their asphalt/crack sealing machine. The motion was seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and approved by all.

· Mayor Cerliello stated that he circulated to the Board two IT proposals for the upgrade of three Village Hall computers and a monthly service protection plan. The system upgrades will be installed within the next month.

· Mayor Ceriello announced that a Munsey Park resident undergoing a new home renovation project donated gently used windows and interlocking bricks that will be used to upgrade Village Hall.

FINANCIAL REPORT

· Trustee D’Angelo announced that he will be looking at the new Nassau County assessment to see if the increase in property value will impact the Munsey Park Tax rate.

· Trustee D’Angelo reported that this month’s largest variable was the Road Work Improvement Project.

· Trustee D’Angelo read aloud the budget transfers, followed by a motion to adjust the May 31, 2019 adopted budget to reflect the transfers in the adjusted budget, seconded by Mayor Ceriello and approved by all. Such transfers are budget neutral in that they are just a reallocation from one account to another.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

· JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for December 2019 was presented by Trustee Sabino with total fines assessed in the amount of $9,286.00.

· POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for November 2019 was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating 3 Auto Accidents, 2 Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto), no Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 56 summonses (56 Movers and 0 Parkers).

· BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating that between June 1, 2019 and January 6, 2020, a total of 116 permits have been issued totaling $121,100.75 in Building Permit Fees.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Trustee D’Angelo and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:39 pm.

Comments/questions were received from the following residents:

Mr. John Boyle

Dr. Sussi

Mr. Steve Flynn

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Lawrence A. Ceriello Tara Gibbons

Mayor Treasurer/Clerk

PostedFebruary 10, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

held on December 9, 2019

PRESENT: ABSENT:

Mayor Lawrence A. Ceriello Trustee Antonio D’Angelo

Deputy Mayor Jennifer Noone Trustee Joseph Williams

Trustee Anthony M. Sabino

Paul Pepper, Morici & Morici, LLP

The Mayor led the Board and those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A Motion to Open the Public Meeting was made by Trustee Sabino, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Noone and called to Order by Mayor Larry Ceriello at 7:35 pm.

NEW BUSINESS

214 Abbey Road – Shed

The residence located at 214 Abbey Road has a side shed which is consider an accessory structure and an application was submitted to legalize the shed. The Mayor and the Board discussed the history of the shed on this property. Following such discussion, the Board agreed that this property was fairly unique in the Village in that the shed was accessory to an in-ground pool, the shed was architecturally harmonious to the renovated residence and was limited in size as shown on the submitted plans. The Mayor recommended to the Board to approve the shed as it stands with the condition that the current homeowner (Dr. Saini; T.J. Costello, architect) submits a detailed landscape plan with the type of species selected and height of plantings. The Board and applicant agreed that the approval of the shed would be personal to the current owners (and applicants) and would not run with the land. Based on the foregoing, Trustee Sabino made a motion to approve the shed with the condition that a detailed landscape plan will be submitted, seconded by Deputy Mayor Noone and unanimously approved by all.

11 Blakelock Road – Contrary to Approved Plans

After discussion regarding previously approved plans for a renovation to 11 Blakelock Road, Trustee Sabino made a motion to approve the windows as installed in the home, seconded by Deputy Noone and unanimously approved by all.

940 Park Avenue – Fence without Permit.

At last month’s meeting, Mr. Kivotidis appeared to discuss the erection of a fence in the rear of his yard without a permits. Since then Mr. Kivotidis has obtained all proper permits and has paid all associated permit fees and fines. Trustee Sabino made a motion to approve the fence with the condition that the fence will be screened with evergreens on the house side, seconded by Deputy Mayor Noone and unanimously approved by all. The resident has until the spring 2020 to complete the above mentioned screening.

MINUTES: A Motion was made by Trustee Sabino to approve the Minutes of the November 13, 2019 Meeting of the Board of Trustees Meeting; said motion was Seconded by Deputy Mayor Noone and unanimously approved.

MAYOR’S REPORT

A Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Noone to approve the 2020 Munsey Park Village Holiday Schedule; said motion was Seconded by Trustee Sabino and unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Noone to approve December 12, 2019 as Arbor Day throughout the Village of Munsey Park; said motion was Seconded by Trustee Sabino and unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Noone to approve Inspectors of Election on Election Day on March 18, 2020: Christina and Kevin Toole at 289 Crabapple Road Manhasset, New York with the compensation at the rate of $150 per day; said motion was Seconded by Trustee Sabino and unanimously approved.
Mayor Ceriello gave notification of a Public Hearing which will be held on January 8, 2020 for the following proposed laws:

Local Law 1 – 2020 Override Property Tax Cap

Local Law 2 – 2020 Trespassing in Parks

Local Law 3- 2020 Traffic and Parking Regulations

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

JUSTICE REPORT: The Monthly Justice Report for September 2019 was presented by Trustee Sabino with total fines assessed in the amount of $3,970.00.
POLICE REPORT: The Police Report for September 2019 was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating 6 Auto Accidents, no Burglary-Residence, no Burglary-Business, no Robberies, no Larceny-Auto incident, no Larceny (other than auto) 1 Criminal Mischief incidents and a total of 46 summonses (40 Movers and 6 Parkers).
BUILDING REPORT: The Building Report was presented by Trustee Sabino, stating that between June 1, 2019 and December 4, 2019, a total of 103 permits have been issued totaling $115,200.75 in Building Permit Fees.

There being no further business, a Motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Sabino and Seconded by Deputy Mayor Noone and the meeting was brought to a close at 8:07 pm.

Comments were received from the following resident:

Mr. Dimitri Nikas

PostedJanuary 6, 2020

AuthorMaureen McLean

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