January 9, 2008
PRESENT:
Mayor Harry Nicolaides James Bradley, Counsel
Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer
Trustee Peter Puttré Lenore Regan, Deputy Clerk
Trustee Sheila A. Brennan
Trustee Elaine R. Phillips
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and introduced Barbara C. Miller, as the new Village Clerk/Treasurer. The Mayor advised the Board that David E. Klepeis, the Village Road Supervisor for over 25 years, has filed for permanent disability.
MINUTES for the meeting of December 12, 2007 meeting were approved as corrected.
CLAIMS for January, 2008 were presented as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $100,892.25. This total included a claim for rubbish and leaf removal in the amount of $35,262.50 and New York Paving in the amount of $49,557.11. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for December, 2007 was submitted and stated revenues in the amount of $8,465.00.
POLICE REPORT for December, 2007 was distributed to the Board. During the month of December the following activity was noted:
Auto Accidents 4
Aided Cases 3
Burglary 0
Robbery 1
Larceny 0
Summonses VTL 35 PRKG 37
BUILDING MATTERS & REPORT
The Building Inspector’s report for December, 2007 was submitted to the Board. The Building Inspector informed the Board that he is interested in establishing a resubmission fee. The Village Attorney will check with other villages on their procedures & fees.
Next was a discussion involving POD units. The Building Inspector will submit a sample permit to include location, length of time, size and no fee will be required. The Village Attorney is to draft a local law.
The Building Inspector requested approval to purchase CDs of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The New York State Code is not available online. A hardcopy cost is $451.00. The Building Inspector noted that this expense would be shared with Laurel Hollow. The Board approved the purchase of the New York State Code Books.
ELECTION INSPECTORS
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 18, 2008.
Virginia Davidson, Chairwoman 420 Hunt Lane
Spencer Davidson 420 Hunt Lane
Virginia D’Antonio 29 Stuart Place
William J. D’Antonio 29 Stuart Place
And it further be RESOLVED,
that compensation shall be at the rate of $90.00 per day.
COUNSEL REPORT / COURT MATTERS
The Village Attorney had nothing to report at this time to the Board of Trustees.
2007 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Christopher Clement of Dvirka & Bartilucci reported that the punch list for Phase I of the road improvement project is in progress and should be completed in the early Spring. Any complaints from residents will be answered in writing with explanations. Phase II has already been surveyed, and Mr. Clement will report back at the February meeting. He also advised the Board that lines & crosswalks could be done in the spring. Mr. Clement met with the Mayor concerning the cracks on some Village roads. He was able to obtain a quote from GGG Construction to do 20,000 linear feet of crack sealing for a cost of $19,500 and could start during the week of January 18, 2008. A motion was made to retain GGG Construction to do 20,000 linear feet of crack repairs of the village roads at a cost not to exceed $20,000. The motion passed unanimously. The Village Clerk was instructed to send out letters to all residents affected by the disruption.
STOP SIGN - PARK AVENUE AND HAWTHORNE PLACE
Mr. Sean Haggerty, 602 Park Avenue, addressed his concerns about the traffic on Park Avenue. He presented the Board with a signed petition requesting that the Board install an eastbound stop sign at the intersection at Park Avenue and Hawthorne Place. Also in attendance were residents Kurt Dillmerer, 380 Park Avenue, and Marian Mulderrig, 372 Park Avenue. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor advised the residents that he will have the Village Traffic Consultant review the area, and it will be addressed at the February Board of Trustees meeting.
VERIZON – FIOS
Dr. John Finn, 801 Park Avenue, then spoke about the public hearing on December 20, 2007 concerning the Verizon franchise agreement. He also met with Trustee Peter Puttre, concerning this subject. Twelve villages agreed to adopt the resolutions contingent on all 15 villages of the North Shore Cable Consortium also accept the franchise. The villages have not yet agreed to do so. Trustee Puttre advised the Board that Flower Hill would be signing shortly. Mr. Bradley will check with the Village Attorney for Kings Point and Great Neck.
WORK ON SUNDAYS
Trustee Peter Puttre stated that Cablevision and Verizon should not be working on Sundays unless there is an emergency. Any board member that observes Cablevision or Verizon in the village should report the license plate and name on the truck to the village office. The company will then be notified of the violation.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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Harry Nicolaides, Mayor Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD AT 7:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008.
ALSO PRESENT:
Sean Haggerty 602 Park Avenue
Sean Haggerty’s son 602 Park Avenue
Kurt Dillmerer 380 Park Avenue
Marian Mulderrig 372 Park Avenue
Dr. John J. Finn 801 Park Avenue
