Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 13, 2011
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Harry Nicolaides
Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk
Trustee Jacqueline Pierangelo
Trustee Sheila Brennan
Trustee Peter Puttre
James A. Bradley, Village Attorney
Barbara C. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m
MINUTES for the meeting of March 9, 2011 were approved as corrected.
CLAIMS for March/April were presented, as detailed in the Abstract of Vouchers in the amount of $61,798.55. Budget adjustments were also presented in the amount of $25,526.64. After review, the Board approved all for payment.
JUSTICE REPORT for March, 2011 was submitted and stated revenues in the amount of $8840.00.00.
POLICE REPORT for March, 2011 was distributed to the Board. During the month of December, the following activity was noted:
Auto Accidents 3
Aided Cases 6
Burglary 0
Robbery 0
Larceny 0
Summonses VTL 45 PRKG 9
SCA FAIR
Paul Critti, security, and Karen Blando, Executive President of the SCA fair, advised the Board that the fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2011 with no rain date. Mr. Critti advised the Board that his crew would be handlding the placements of the “no parking signs” like last year. The Board thanked Mr. Critti for discussing the security and wished him good luck on the weather.
BEAUTIFICATION
Kristin Ryan and Tara Kirkwood , from the Munsey Park Women’s Club, to announce to the Board that they raised over $6,000 on the “light the Night” project in December. They would like to donate $5,000 towards the beautification of Copley Pond or possible one of the entries into Munsey Park. The Mayor advised them that he will have the Village Arborist look into the best visable plave to beautify. The Mayor also thanked the Women’s Club for their donation.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Mr. Walter appeared on behalf of the Congregational Church to advise the Board that the contract between the Manhasset School District and the church is almost completed. The Village Attorney advised the Board that there are still some unanswered questions still open. The following was agreed to by the Board:
1. Gate would not be locked unless it becomes a problem.
2. District responsible for repair of temporary fence including any damage from drilling.
3. Insurance coverage increased to twenty-five (25) million.
4. Sidewalk repair to be done by Manhasset School District.
Motion made to have the Mayor sign the contract with corrections made by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk, seconded by Sheila A. Brennan and unanimously approved by all.
GARBAGE BIDS
After review of the bids, the lowest responsible bidder was Meadow Carting. The Mayor instructed the Village Clerk to meet with Meadow Carting to go over some issues and to schedule a date in May for the Mayor to sign the contract. The difference in the cost from a two day pick-up to a three day pick-up is significant. The contract would be for three years ending 2014. On a motion made by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk, seconded by Mayor Harry Nicolaides, the Board unanimous vote approved Meadow Carting for garbage collection in the village.
ANTI-FRAUD POLICY
The Village Clerk advised the Board that the State now requires that the Village has a Anti-Fraud Policy in place. After review by the Mayor & Board of Trustees and the Village Attorney, a motion was made by Mayor Harry Nicolaides, seconded by Jacqueline Pierangelo, to approve the Anti-Fraud Policy.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Mayor reported that the Oath of Office had been taken by the following, elected at the Annual Election on March 16, 2010:
Mayor Harry Nicolaides 2 years
Trustee Albert T. Jaronczyk 2 years
Trustee Sheila A. Brennan 2 years
The Mayor reported that a total of 20 voters had presented themselves for voting at the Annual Election.
For the information of the Board, the Mayor referred to various sections of the Village Law of the State of New York and the Zoning Ordinance for the Village of Munsey Park concerning the action to be taken.
It was moved by Mayor Harry Nicolaides and seconded by Trustee Sheila A. Brennan that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees serve without compensation for the current fiscal year and,
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:
Lenore Regan, re-appointed DEPUTY CLERK / COURT CLERK for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2012.
Anthony S. DiProperzio, re-appointed BUILDING INSPECTOR for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2012.
Francis J. Coughlin Jr. re-appointed ACTING JUSTICE for a term of one (1) year, expiring on the first Monday of April, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that James A. Bradley and Michelle Prior of the firm of Ackerman, Levine, Cullen, Brickman & Limmer, LLP be retained as Village Attorney and Prosecutor, and are hereby authorized to proceed as outlined in the proposal dated March 8, 2011, a copy of which will be made a part of these minutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the firm of John Lundy Certified Public Accountant; P.C., be re-appointed for a term of one (1) year to provide accounting services and the Village’s yearly audit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:
Deborah B. Miller – April/2015 to be reappointed as
Chairwoman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of one (1) year.
Matthew Seidner – April/2012
Carol Dunning – be reappointed for a term of five years ending April/2016
Paul Yakaitis – April/2013
Thomas A. Kaufman - April/2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the followings members of the Building Advisory Committee be reappointed for a term of one (1) year expiring on the first Monday of April, 2012:
Raymond Silka, also reappointed as Chairman for the Building Advisory Committee.
Christine Koudourakis
Peter McGuggart
Frank Genese
Jack Flood; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Manhasset Press, a newspaper published in Manhasset, Town of North Hempstead, be, and hereby is, designated OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER for the official year 2011-2012, pursuant to §4-412 of the Village Law of the State of New York; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to make payment in advance of audit for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges. Such claims must be presented for audit at the next regular meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Capital One, and MBIA Class be, and hereby are, designated OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that meeting dates for the 2011/2012 official years is as follows:
2011
April 13 – Annual Meeting
May 11
June 8
July 13
August (no meeting)
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
2012
January 11
February 8
March 14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all meetings of the Village Board shall begin at 7:30 p.m; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Zoning Appeals meetings shall be held as needed, at 7:00 pm., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees has determined that attendance by certain municipal officials and employees at one or more meetings during the coming official year will benefit the municipality 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 Zoning Board of Appeals and the Mayor and Board of Trustees be authorized to attend any Training Schools; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Justice and Acting Village Justice be authorized to attend state or county continuing judicial education programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall approve reimbursement to such officers 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Pursuant to §4-400 of the Village Law of the State of New York, Mayor Nicolaides appoints Albert T. Jaronczyk as Deputy Mayor for the 2011-2012 Official Year.
The Mayor made the following assignments to the Trustees for various responsibilities of Village government for the 2011/2012 official years: This will be reviewed and may be changed during the next few months.
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HARRY NICOLAIDES |
Personnel |
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Mayor |
Liaison – Police |
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Liaison – Town, County and Schools |
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Liaison – Build Advisory Committee |
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Liaison – NYS Dept. of Transportation |
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ALBERT T. JARONCZYK |
Village Hall |
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Deputy Mayor |
Finances |
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Financials – Fixed Assets |
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Equipment Specifications |
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Human Resources |
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Insurance |
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PETER PUTTRE' |
Liaison – Great Neck/North Shore Cable |
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Trustee |
Street Lights |
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Roads, Sidewalks and Gutters |
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Storm Sewers & Sweeping |
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Street Markings, Street Signs |
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SHEILA BRENNAN |
Snow and Ice Control |
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Trustee |
Refuse and Leaf Removal |
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Tree and Shrub Committee |
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Parks & Grounds |
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JACQUELINE PIERANGELO |
Liaison PWO of Emergency Management |
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Trustee |
Liaison - Press |
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Village Historian |
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Voice of Munsey Park |
FINAL BUDGET
The Mayor and the Board reviewed the budget as presented by the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk advised the Board that with the new assessment figures the tax increase would be approximately 9%. There would be a small change once the Department of Assessment sends the breakdown of the percentages for each class in the Village and final tax rate will be determined at the May meeting. Discussion was initiated concerning the garbage pick-up. It was agreed that garbage pick up would go to a two day pick-up for a savings of $40,000. The budget was approved on a motion made by Deputy Mayor Albert T. Jaronczyk, seconded by Mayor Harry Nicolaides and approved by Trustee Jacqueline Pierangelo. Trustee Sheila Brennan did not approve the budget.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:35p.m.
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Harry Nicolaides Barbara C. Miller
Mayor Clerk/Treasurer