PRESENT:
Mayor Harry Nicolaides Helen L. Averso, Clerk-Treasurer
Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk James Bradley, Counsel
Trustee Peter Puttré Anthony DiProperzio, Building Inspector
Trustee Sheila A. Brennan
Trustee Elaine R. Phillips (Absent)
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
2007 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Nicolaides reviewed how roads were selected for repair in the 2007 road project. On Saturday, November 27, 2004, the Mayor, Board of Trustees, and the Village Engineer drove and inspected all Village roads and then classified them as A through F, according to the need for repairs. The Board approved the repair of the most severe roads in the Village, which is to be accomplished by using bonds of $2,750,000.
An updated survey showing road construction and resurfacing in the current project was presented to the Board by Christopher Clement of Dvirka & Bartilucci. The roadwork began on Monday, June 18, 2007, and is checked daily. Mr. Clement explained that the work had been going very well until the contractor had a problem with the surveyor, but a new surveyor has been found and roadwork will continue on Friday, July 13th, and if the weather holds, they will be placing concrete on Monday. If weather permits, the bulk of the work for Phase A will be finished before school starts at the end of August. The balance of the work, Phases B and C, should be completed by the end of October.
The Board reviewed petitions from residents of Ridge Crescent, Ryder Road and Park Avenue, requesting that improvements and repairs be made to all of Ridge Crescent, and some residents of Ridge Crescent spoke about their road conditions in front of their homes. The Mayor explained that when the Board inspected the roads in 2004, this road was rated as a C road, but because of the severe winter weather, Ridge Crescent has deteriorated to a level requiring more repair than was originally planned for that street. The current project plans show the of work stopping at the corner of Ryder Road and Ridge Crescent. The Village Board decided to revisit the extent of the repairs to be made on Ridge Crescent at the end of Phase B, when the construction costs can be properly evaluated. If all goes well, and no unforeseen circumstances are found, the Village may have funds available to complete all of Ridge Crescent.
At this time, the Mayor hopes that there will be enough money left to complete all of Ridge Crescent this year. The Village should have a better understanding of the actual construction costs by September (the end of Phase B), at which time, the extent of the improvements proposed for Ridge Crescent can be more accurately determined.
Other improvements, such as roadway and park repairs, have been deferred to 2008, with hopes that Grants may be available to fund some of the work. This work includes a portion of Park Avenue and the improvements to Copley Park.
MINUTES for the meeting of June 13, 2007, were approved as submitted.
CLAIMS for July 2007 were presented by the Clerk/Treasurer. Disbursements as detailed in Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $73,364.12.
JUSTICE REPORT for June 2007 was submitted by the Clerk and stated the revenues were collected in the amount of $6,055, of that $1,155 was for parking.
POLICE REPORT for June 2007 was distributed to the Board. During the month, 76 tickets were issued (48 for vehicle and traffic violation and 28 for parking). There were eight auto accidents (5 accidents were on Northern Boulevard), and three aided (other than auto).
DEPUTY MAYOR’S REPORT
Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk presented a detailed financial report about the favorable rating Moody’s Investment Service assigned to Munsey Park. The Village was given an Aa3 rating reflecting the wealth levels of the Village, its healthy financial operation with strong reserve levels and minimal debt burden. This rating has allowed the Village to obtain very favorable borrowing terms. .
BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT for June 2006 was submitted to the Board.
#6183 – PETER SPINELLI – 52 PEALE ROAD
The Board reviewed the application submitted by Peter Spinelli. He would like a four-foot aluminum fence to be maintained by the screened evergreen plantings. After a brief discussion the Board approved the temporary fence application as a hardship. .
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk, and seconded by Mayor Nicolaides to approve the application for the temporary fence with the condition that plantings be maintained.
On roll call, the vote was as follows with the absence of Trustee Phillips:
In favor: Mayor Nicolaides Aye
Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk Aye
Trustee Puttré Abstained
Trustee Brennan Aye
The Mayor declared the application approved.
COUNSEL REPORT / COURT MATTERS
The Village Attorney had nothing to report to the Board of Trustees.
CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk reported that she had a personnel matter to discuss in executive session.
THE MUNSEY PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTING
AS THE VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD
J. Donald Higgins, Jr. submitted a request for a new building at 347 Nassau Avenue. The property is in Flower Hill, and the Nassau County Charter requires the Village of Munsey Park to approve the subdivision. The Village of Flower Hill already has approved the subdivision, and the Nassau County Planning Commission referred the mater back for local determination.
A motion was made by Mayor Nicolaides and seconded by Trustee Puttré to adopt the following resolution:
VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK
RESOLUTION OF THE MUNSEY PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACTING AS THE VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS, an application has been submitted by Suzanne Donahue-Bernard, 347 Nassau Avenue, Manhasset, New York, for subdivision of a parcel designated as Section 3, Block 66-2, Lot 118, in the R-6 Residential Zone of the Village of Flower Hill into two (2) lots for the erection of single-family residences; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of Flower Hill, as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, has determined that the proposed subdivision would have no significant effect or impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Nassau County Planning Commission has determined that the subdivision was a matter for local determination and only required proper notification of the surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated June 14, 2007, the Planning Board of the Village of Flower Hill approved the proposed subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Nassau County Charter §1610 requires, inter alia, that no plat of the subdivision of land in the County shall be filed until it has been approved by the planning authority of a village if the subdivision is within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of such village, and the proposed subdivision herein is within three hundred (300) feet of the boundary of the Village of Munsey Park; and
WHEREAS, under Munsey Park Village Code, Article XI, the Village Board of Trustees serves as the Village Planning Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed subdivision plat be, and the same hereby is, approved.
Dated: Munsey Park, New York
July 11, 2007
On roll call, the vote was as follows, with the absence of Trustee Phillips:
In favor: Mayor Nicolaides Aye
Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk Aye
Trustee Puttré Aye
Trustee Brennan Aye
The Mayor declared the following resolution approved.
# 6175 - CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - NORTHERN BOULEVARD
Christy Weppler asked the Board for permission to replace the current playground equipment. The nursery school wished to install a new playground that met state standards. Mrs. Weppler was advised that the Board of Trustees does not have the authority to grant the request and that Mrs. Weppler must make an application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for an approval.
All residents are reminded that there will not be an August meeting of the Board of Trustees. The next meeting will take place on September 12, 2007.
At 10:15 PM, Trustee Puttré moved to adjourn to the executive session to discuss personnel matters. The motion was second by Trustee Brennan
On roll call, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Nicolaides Aye
Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk Aye
Trustee Puttré Aye
Trustee Brennan Aye
Trustee Phillips Absent
The motion was approved.
At 10:29 PM< the Board came out of executive session.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:30 PM.
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Harry Nicolaides, Mayor Helen L. Averso, Clerk / Treasurer
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD AT 8:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007.
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