October 10, 2007       PRESENT:   Mayor Harry Nicolaides                                 Helen L. Averso, Clerk-Treasurer (Absent) Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk                  James Bradley, Counsel                        Trustee Peter Puttré                                      Lenore Regan, Deputy Clerk Trustee Sheila A. Brennan Trustee Elaine R. Phillips     The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.   2007 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Christopher Clement of Dvirka & Bartilucci reported that the road construction is moving along nicely since we have had nice weather. The final phase of this project should be completed by Thanksgiving.                                                       MINUTES for the meeting of September 12, 2007, were approved as submitted.   CLAIMS from October 2007 were presented by the Deputy Clerk Disbursements as detailed in Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $501,004.89, including a claim paid to New York Paving for roadwork in the amount of $433,325.24 and rubbish removal of $27,762.50.   JUSTICE REPORT for September, 2007 was submitted and stated revenues in the amount of $8355.00, of which $2,235.00 was for parking.    POLICE REPORT for September, 2007 was distributed to the Board.   During the month, 89 tickets were issued (48 for vehicle and traffic violation and 41 for parking). There were 5 auto accidents, 7 aided (other than auto), 0 larceny (other than auto), 2 criminal mischief reports.   BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT for September, 2007 was submitted to the Board.   COUNSEL REPORT / COURT MATTERS The Village Attorney had nothing to report at this time to the Board of Trustees.     GRANT   The Mayor stated that the Village is still actively pursuing grants to complete the restoration of Copley Pond and the resurfacing of parts of Park Avenue.  A committee has been established to write said grants Village residents with expertise in this area are requested to come forward to volunteer their services.    ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE   The Village received a letter from the Women’s Club of Munsey Park requesting permission for the Annual Halloween Parade and the use of Waldmann Park on Saturday, October 27, 2007.  The rain date Sunday, October 28, 2007.   Mayor Nicolaides made a motion, which was seconded by Trustee Elaine Phillips. He so moved that the Women’s Club be authorized to use Waldmann Park to hold their Annual Halloween parade.   LA COQUILLE RESTAURANT   Mrs. Chris Lopez appeared before the Board about her concerns in reference to the expansion of La Coquille Restaurant  on Northern Blvd.    At 9:15 PM a motion was made to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.   On the roll call, the vote to enter executive session was as follows:                In favor:   Mayor Nicolaides                                 Aye                                                      Deputy Mayor Jaronczyk                    Aye                                                      Trustee Puttre                                   Aye                                                      Trustee Phillips                                 Aye                                                      Trustee Brennan                                Aye     The Mayor declared the motion approved.    No action was taken during the Executive Session.   There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:45 PM.       ________________________                                            ____________________________    Harry Nicolaides, Mayor                                                     Lenore Regan, Deputy Clerk     THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD AT 8:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007.     Back to 2007 Events