Sidewalk Assessment

At a recent Board of Trustees meeting a resident asked the Board to review the condition of sidewalks in the Village, implying that the sidewalks needed repair or replacement.  As Village residents know, only two streets in Munsey Park have sidewalks: Park Avenue (from Munsey Place to Manhasset Woods Road on the north side and to Abbey Road on the south side) and Manhasset Wood Road (to Park Avenue).   We asked the Village road crew to do a visual examination of the sidewalks and prepare a report to the Board.  The report is below. In essence, the sidewalks in the Village are in relatively good shape. There is the some cracking (especially near driveway aprons) and minor lifting or settling but nothing out of the ordinary, especially for sidewalks that are, in some areas, close to 85 years old.  None of these conditions require any repair work or replacement at this time.  We also note that, to date, no complaints or claims have been received by or asserted against the Village based on the condition of the sidewalks.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact Village Hall. 

Village Sidewalk Status

All the sidewalks in The Village were checked on 2/23/18. Overall they are in very good condition and in the opinion of the maintenance staff none need repair or replacement at this time. Below is a list of all the sections that have some minor defects.

Key:     Minor Undulation- A slightly raised or depressed area of approximately 1-2”

            Minor Crack- A small crack of varying length without concrete loss or degradation

Manhasset Woods Rd. (MWR) East Side:

·       Hunt La. to Revere Rd.           Minor Undulations

·       188 MWR                                Minor Undulations and Minor Cracks in one slab

Manhasset Woods Rd. (MWR) West Side:

·       203 MWR                              Minor Undulation and Minor Cracks in one slab

·       131 MWR                                Very Minor Cracks

·       107 MWR                               Very Minor Cracks

·       Hunt La. to Revere Rd.          Minor Undulations

Park Ave. North Side:

·       361, 355, 339,331 Park Ave.   Very Minor Cracks

·       299 Park Ave.                        Very Minor Undulation

·       279 Park Ave.                        Minor Cracks

Park Ave. South Side:

·       Corner Park & Eakins Rd.       Minor Undulations

·       414, 420 Park Ave.                  Minor Cracks and Minor Undulations

·       480, 496, 504, 534 Park Ave.  Minor Undulations

·       568 Park Ave.                          Minor Cracks and Minor Undulations

·       610 Park Ave.                          Minor Cracks

·       Corner Park & Abbey Rd.       Minor Cracks and Minor Undulations

National Grid Gas Line Upgrade

As mentioned in our Winter 2018 Update, National Grid is in the preparatory stages of a gas main upgrade for sections of existing lines along Park Avenue from Manhasset Woods Road eastward to to Abbey Road North.  This will also include Burnham Place and Strickland Place.  Currently, they are marking out underground utilities along the Village Right-of-Way in the aforementioned locations.  The project is scheduled to begin on or around April 1st.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Village Hall at 365-7790.
 

Letter from the Board of Trustees

Dear Residents,

Recently, an editorial in a local publication, described your Village Mayor, Trustees and employees as waging an “assault on civic duty”.   We mean to set the record straight:

• The basis for the charge is that an unnamed “woman in the Village clerk’s office” told a reporter to submit a FOIL request in order to obtain the names of persons running for office in the upcoming Village elections.  We agree: a FOIL request isn’t appropriate for such information.  We’ll do a better job responding to such routine requests.

• The editorial questions why people “who filed petitions can be required to confirm that they want to run”; the answer is: state law.  The petitions are nominating petitions; the person nominated by the petition must, by state law, accept the nomination. 

• The editorial lumps Munsey Park with other “North Shore villages” that exhibit “brazen disregard for norms”.  This accusation is particularly unfair. The other Villages named in the editorial failed a 2016 test based on adherence to FOIL requirements, while Munsey Park passed that same test.  While we can always do better at responding to FOIL requests, we think it was misleading of the editorial not to make it clear that Munsey Park passed the test.  

• Not surprisingly, the editorial appears to equate good government with the speed with which government responds to information requests from the press.  We prefer to judge our performance by a different set of benchmarks:

• As announced at the February Board meeting, the Village expects the 2018/2019 Village budget to have a 0% tax increase;
• The current credit rating of the Village by Moody’s Investors Services is Aa2; in assigning this favorable, investment-grade rating, Moody’s cited our “stable finances supported by conservative budgeting, low pension and debt burden”;
• The Village has completed the renovation of its two parks – Copley Pond and Waldmann Memorial – at minimal or no cost to the Village residents;
• The Village has completed the re-planting and pruning of trees on Park Avenue and Manhasset Woods Road and the Village is undertaking the replanting of the Park Avenue hill and a vigorous re-planting program on other streets throughout the Village;
• The Village has completed the re-paving of Inness Place and portions of other streets; this Spring we will be re-paving  Eakins Road (north of Park Ave.) and Hawthorne Place; additional streets will follow later in 2018;
• The cost of street re-paving is being funded by current cash flow and state grants.  We believe that this approach is more conservative than the approach taken by a prior administration which, in 2007, took out a $2.75MM bond to repave a small portion of Village roads.  We are still paying debt service on this bond in the amount of ~$300,000 per year (representing approximately 15% of the average homeowner’s Village tax bill), and the roads then repaired, now need to be repaired again;  once the existing bond is repaid, the $300,000 will be used to accelerate the road renovation schedule; and
• Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, in the last report prepared by the Nassau County Police Department, there was no crime in Munsey Park.

As your Mayor and Trustees, our goal is to provide Village residents with a safe, welcoming, and beautiful Village that reflects the people who live here and deserve nothing less. We intend to continue to budget conservatively, with a view toward keeping taxes as low as possible.  This approach necessarily means prioritizing projects; similar to how every household in the Village manages its finances.  Much has been accomplished by the Village and we think the Village is in better shape – financially and physically – than ever before.  We proudly stand on this record. However, we leave it to you, fellow residents, to determine whether we have been deserving of your trust.

The Mayor and Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Winter 2018 Update

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WINTER 2018 UPDATE
As Winter Break approaches, the Village would like to update you on the various improvements and issues that are going on in our community.  We hope you have a safe and fun-filled President’s week.

ROADS:  The Village is in the preliminary phases of the Hawthorne Place and North Eakins road improvement project.  Survey work will take place this month to prepare the roadway and driveway specs for the project and we will keep residents updated as each phase arises.  The Village has received an additional $165,000 from the state and will use the funds for various road improvements as indicated by the comprehensive road plan conducted last year, which is posted on the Village website.  Last year, the Village completed the repaving of Inness Place and the intersection of Manhasset Woods Roads and Bellows Lane.  Additionally, various cutouts, asphalt repairs, and curb replacements were conducted throughout the Village.  We will continue to conduct minor road repairs this year as we prepare for the next road improvement project.  We plan to undertake at least two major road projects each year.  Once the Village pays off the current 2007, $2,750,000 public improvement serial bonds that mature in 2020, the Village will have approximately $300,000 in additional funds to put towards road repaving.

TREES:  In 2017, the Village completed the maintenance and pruning (where necessary) of the trees on Park Avenue and Manhasset Woods Roads.  In addition, we replaced the London Plane Trees and White Oaks along both roads where trees were missing.  In 2018, we expect to continue with our tree replacement program where needed throughout the Village.  Any residents interested in having a tree planted along the street in front of their home, should contact Village Hall.

IMPROVEMENTS:  The Village is at the mid-point in renovating the landscaping on the north and south sides of the Park Avenue hill, one of the main entrances to the Village.  We expect to plant flowering perennials on both sides of Park Avenue and eventually add flowering trees to the landscape. The Village is also considering adding landscape lighting to illuminate the walkways on both sides of the hill.  We expect all residents will be delighted with these modest and cost-effective yet beautiful improvements.

VILLAGE FINANCES:  We are in the process of preparing the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which begins on June 1 of this year.  We will present the budget at our April board meeting.  As we put together our budget we are currently projecting no tax increase for the upcoming year. We are able to keep taxes flat as the Village received state money to assist in the road paving projects, park project and other upgrades around the Village.  Some of these funds were not needed and added to our general fund. In the coming year, we will continue to focus on ensuring that our costs are contained and that we focus on our roads and the proper care and safety of the trees that line our village.

GAS LINES UPGRADE: National Grid in collaboration with Asplundh Construction Co.will be upgrading the gas lines along the north side of Park Avenue (east of Manhasset Woods Road), Burnham Place and Strickland Place.  Work is expected to commence the beginning of April with the project concluding by the end of June.  National Grid will schedule directly with each affected homeowner for hookup to the new lines.

POLICE: In response to complaints about west-bound cut-through traffic on Eakins Road and Ryder Road during the morning rush, NCPD has increased enforcement on those cut-through streets during that time. Please be aware of this increased police presence. If you do not see increased police presence, please let us know.

MUNSEY PARK CRIME STATISTICS: Below is the Police Report for the month of January 2018.
Burglary Residence: None
Burglary Business: None
Larceny Auto: None
Larceny (other than auto): None
Criminal Mischief: None
Summonses for Moving Violations: 28

PLANNING BOARD DECISION 170 MUNSEY PLACE: The Application for the subdivision of the property located at 170 Munsey Place was denied.  The vote was as follows:
Frank DeMento, Mayor  Nay
Jennifer Noone, Trustee  Nay
Patrick Hance, Trustee  Aye
Lawrence Ceriello, Trustee    Nay
John Lippmann, Trustee  Absent

TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT: Last month, Patrick Hance resigned from the Board of Trustees citing time constraints due to new business endeavors.  To fill his seat, the Mayor appointed Antonio D’Angelo, who served on the Village Architectural Review Board. Antonio is a Partner in the New York office of Deloitte Tax LLP and is the U.S. National Tax Managing Partner of the Consumer & Industrial Products Industry. Antonio has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting with extensive experience serving large multinational public and privately held companies. Antonio is a Certified Public Accountant (NY) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Antonio has an undergraduate degree from Hofstra University and a master of taxation from St. John’s University. Antonio resides on Abbey Road with his wife and three children.

NEW AMERICAN ARTISTS:  As everyone may know, the roads in Munsey Park (excepting Park Avenue and MWR) are named after American artists and prints of some of these artist most famous works are displayed on the walls of Village Hall. The Village would like to invite Village residents of all ages to participate in a new endeavor which we are calling "New American Artists" - we would welcome suitable works of art prepared by residents for a limited display in Village Hall.  More to follow on this program.

ELECTION:  On March 20th, the Village will hold elections for two Trustee positions and for Village Justice.  The polling location will be at Munsey Park Village Hall from 12Noon until 9pm.

Mayor                       Frank DeMento                     fdemento@munseypark.org
Deputy Mayor          John Lippmann                     jlippmann@munseypark.org
Trustee                     Larry Ceriello                           lceriello@munseypark.org
Trustee                     Antonio D’Angelo                  adangelo@munseypark.org
Trustee                     Jennifer Noone                           jnoone@munseypark.org

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda - February 14, 2018

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda for February 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM

INFORMATION/DECISIONS

1.  Trustee Appointment

2.  Approval of Election Inspectors

3.  Introduction of Local Law 1 - 2018 - Tax Levy Override

4.  Survey Proposal for Hathorne/Eakins

Pruning of Trees Along Park Avenue and Manhasset Woods Road

The Village has contracted with SaveATree Tree Service to prune Sycamore and Pin Oak trees along Park Avenue and Manhasset Woods Road.  Pruning will commence on Monday December 4th. 

Board of Trustees Update - October 2017

WALDMANN MEMORIAL PARK BEAUTIFICATION:
The Waldmann Memorial Park beautification project is scheduled for completion on November 4. The project contractor, “Grounds Guys," is donating a day of service to set engraved rocks and plant trees and perennial gardens. The Munsey Park Women's Club, led by the hard work of Audrey Garvin, raised $33,230 for the project; 124 residents donated funds to purchase 4 benches, 17 trees, 107 engraved bricks, 3,000 square feet of pavers, and several engraved rocks.  In addition, Senator Elaine Philips awarded a $50,000 grant for the beatification project.  Thank you to the MPWC, the residents that made donations and Senator Elaine Philips for making making this project possible. 

ROADS UPDATE
Over the summer, the Village completed the Inness improvement project as well as the repavement of the corner of Manhasset Woods Road and Bellows Lane.  Various asphalt cutouts and gutter repairs were also completed throughout the Village.  The Village plans to undertake the road repair of Hawthorne Place and North Eakins Road next.  This project will commence in the spring of 2018.  If there is a road issue that concerns you, please contact Village Hall.  Road complaints are compiled on the Village complaint list and rated and ranked in order of importance and urgency.  All complaints are evaluated and reviewed from this list and addressed in this order.  We thank you for your patience as these issues get addressed. 

HALLOWEEN:
Please take special care when driving on Halloween and make sure you and your loved ones enjoy the holiday safely. As in past years, we expect a large tick-or-treating turnout on Ryder Road and ask that drivers avoid the area west of Manhasset Woods Road and south of Park Avenue from 3:30PM until Sunset. Please remember to respect your neighbors' homes and yards, while enjoying the holiday and respect the choice of those neighbors who decline to participate. When out trick-or-treating, also remember to lock your home and car doors. We have requested increased NCPD presence to ensure everyone's safety.

LEAF & BULK ITEM PICK UP:
Arrangements have been made with Meadow Carting for special leaf collection on four consecutive Saturdays beginning Saturday, November 4th.   Leaves should be bagged in clear or black bags and placed at the curb.  Residents are reminded that Meadow Carting is obligated to collect bulk items under our contract with them.  Residents must schedule the pick-up with Meadow by calling 516-338-0121.  Under no circumstances are items (other than leaves on the specified days) to be left at the curb (even on the day of pickup).  Items should be left on the driveway near the house in view of the street. Please make sure that any cars or other items blocking the path to the street are moved so that Meadow can easily move the items down the driveway into the truck.
 
TREES: 
The Village has ordered replacement White Oak trees for Manhasset Woods Road where there are gaps in the tree-line.  We have also ordered replacement planting of London Plane Trees on Park Avenue where needed.  Planting is estimated to occur in late October/early November, after the first frost.   The trees selected are beautiful specimen trees from one of the most highly regarded tree farms in the area.  The Village also continues to seek indications of interest from homeowners that would like trees planted in front of their homes.   We will be visiting with those homeowners over the next few weeks to discuss the viability of planting specimen trees in the requested locations. 

NCPD & TRAFFIC SAFETY:
The Board of Trustees continues to meet with the NCPD to ensure adequate resources are available for residents' safety and security. We are working together to increase police presence and slow traffic in the Village through increased enforcement and the use of traffic control devices. On November 15, the Acting Commanding officer of the 3rd pct., Deputy Inspector Greg Abruzzo, is holding a meeting with Community leaders, local government officials, school officials and residents.  The purpose is to discuss resources available to the community as well as address any questions or concerns within the 3rd Precinct. 
 
When:     November 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
 
Where:   Roslyn High School
                475 Round Hill Rd                                                                                                                    
                Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

ACCESS TO MUNSEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 
Once again, we thank Senator Elaine Philips for awarding a $50,000 grant to the Village and County Legislator Richard Nicolello for awarding a $70,000 grant to the School for this project. Unfortunately the bid for the Manhasset School District's planned Congregational-to-Munsey Park Elementary School walkway came in over budget. More information will follow regarding plans to move forward when it is available.

VOLUNTEERS:
Our Village is driven by residents volunteering for varying positions. If you have a desire to get involved any of the Village Boards, especially the Tree Committee, please reach out to Mayor DeMento or any of the other Trustees.

NEXT MEETING:
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 7:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the trustees:

Mayor                       Frank DeMento                    fdemento@munseypark.org

Deputy Mayor         John Lippmann                    jlippmann@munseypark.org

Trustee                      Larry Ceriello                          lceriello@munseypark.org

Trustee                     Patrick Hance                          phance@munseypark.org

Trustee                     Jennifer Noone                         jnoone@munseypark.org

Board of Trustees meeting Agenda Time of Meeting Changed to 8:00 PM- October 11, 2017

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK

AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 11, 2017 

Village Justice Report  
    

ORAL REPORTS:    
        

INFORMATION / DECISIONS    
    

1.    THE NCPD WILL PRESENT ON HOME SECURITY AND TRAFFIC SAFETY.   

                                                                                                                 NCPD/John Lippmann
    

2.    TREES:                                                                                             Larry Ceriello

·    DISCUSSION OF ILLEGAL TREE PRUNING

·    REVIEW OF VILLAGE CODE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
     THE CODE RE: TREE REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE

·    DRAFTING NEW SECTION RE: PROHIBITING BAMBOO

·    UPDATE ON RE-PLANTING OF MWR AND PARK AVENUE

·    UPDATE ON RE-PLANTING ON ROW ON OTHER STREETS                 
    

3.    GARBAGE:                                                                                    Larry Ceriello 

·    FALL LEAF PICKUP
·    BULK ITEMS    

Board of Trustees Update - July 2017

The Board of Trustees hopes this update finds our fellow residents well and enjoying a safe summer with family and friends. We would like to take this opportunity to keep our residents informed of various happenings in our Village. If any resident has additional questions, please contact our clerks Tara or Maureen at Village hall. 

VILLAGE APPOINTMENTS:

As many of you know, our Village Clerk’s, term had expired and as a result, Barbara Miller was a hold-over clerk.  She was not re-appointed as Village Clerk and retired from her position.  After an extensive search for a well-qualified Village Clerk, on Wednesday night the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Tara Gibbons for a two-year term.  Ms. Gibbons holds a BA in Business Administration, with a minor in Communications from Molloy College, as well as a Master's in Education from Hofstra University. She is well versed in the computing systems used at Village Hall and has excellent writing and communication skills.  Ms. Gibbons is also a Manhasset resident and we encourage all residents to stop by Village Hall to welcome her to the Village. Additionally, our Deputy Village Clerk, Maureen Mclean was re-appointed to a one-year term and Robert Farrer was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term.  You may contact the Village Clerk at tgibbons@munseypark.org and the Deputy Clerk at mpmclean@munseypark.org.

INNESS PLACE:

The Village is in the process of finalizing the equipment requirements under our agreement with United Paving, the contractor for Inness Place.  Construction will begin shortly.  United Paving will notify all Inness residents with a start date for construction. The construction dates will also be posted on the Village website.  Please be careful when driving in this area during construction.   

WALDMANN MEMORIAL PARK BEAUTIFICATION:

The Waldmann Park beautification project will begin in August, thanks in large measure to the hard work and perseverance of Dr. Audrey Garvin of the Munsey Park Woman's Club.  The MPWC raised $33,230 towards the project; 124 residents donated funds to purchase 4 benches, 17 trees, 107 engraved bricks, 3,000 square feet of pavers, and several engraved rocks.  In addition, Senator Elaine Philips has awarded the Village a $50,000 grant for the beatification project.  This grant now saves the Village the $50,000 budgeted for the park.  The savings will remain in the general fund and will be reallocated in the next budget cycle.  The beautification project was put out to bid and was awarded to Ground Guys who will complete the project for $47,200.  The project is ADA compliant, DEC compliant and, on Wednesday night, was approved by the Board of Trustees. A rendering of the approved project has been reviewed by our Building Inspector and is available on the Village website. 

ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS TO MUNSEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

The Board of Trustees approved the walkway project that will connect the Congregational Church parking lot and the auditorium at the Munsey Park Elementary School across Village property. The walkway will allow safe access to the school for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students whose parents must now park on Village streets or walk along Northern Boulevard to accompany their children to and from the school at drop off and pick up.  The walkway will also provide a safe alternative to residents who park on Village streets to attend special events at the school. We believe that the walkway will greatly decrease traffic and increase safety for Village residents and school children on our streets. Once again, we thank Senator Elaine Philips for awarding the Village a $50,000 grant and to County Legislator Richard Nicolello who awarded a $70,000 grant to the School, for a total of $120,000, for the walkway project. The project is currently out to bid and we hope that the walkway will be completed by the start of the school year.  We also thank Dr. Jean Kendall, (Principal of Munsey Park Elementary School), Rosemary Johnson (Deputy Superintendent of Manhasset Public Schools), Armand Markarian (District Director of School Facilities), Dr. Vincent Butera (Superintendent of Manhasset Public Schools), Charlie Cardillo (prior Superintendent of Manhasset Public Schools), Noreen LaBenne (SCA - Munsey Park President), Lisa Grygiel (SCA - Executive President), and Peggy Sica and Erin O'Connor (MPWC Co-Presidents) for their concern and commitment to the safety of our residents on this project.  Architectural drawings of the approved project is available on the Village website and more information will follow regarding guidelines for the walkway and traffic flow.   

SUMMER SCHEDULE:

Village Hall will close at 12 pm on Fridays until after Labor Day Weekend.  During the month of August, The Building Advisory Committee will meet once on Tuesday, August 29th, 7:30pm.

 VOLUNTEERS: 

Our Village is driven by residents volunteering for varying positions. If you have a desire to get involved any of the Village Boards, especially the Tree Committee, please reach out to Mayor DeMento or any of the other Trustees.

 NEXT MEETING: 

The BOT will not meet during the month of August.  Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the trustees:

Mayor                       Frank DeMento                    fdemento@munseypark.org

Deputy Mayor         John Lippmann                    jlippmann@munseypark.org

Trustee                      Larry Ceriello                          lceriello@munseypark.org

Trustee                     Patrick Hance                          phance@munseypark.org

Trustee                     Jennifer Noone                         jnoone@munseypark.org

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda - July 12, 2017

Below are the Agenda Items for the Board of Trustee Meeting on July 12, 2017, 7:30pm

Minutes (June 1, 2017)

Building Inspector-

ORAL REPORTS: Clerk - Report

INFORMATION / DECISIONS 
1.  Village Appointments - Mayor & Board

2.  Inness Place - Roadwork - Update - Trustee Noone
 
3.  Waldmann Memorial Park – Update and Bid Results - Mayor & Board
  
4.  Village Walkway - Mayor & Board

Tree Replacement Program

Trees are one of the defining features of our Village.  Sadly however, many trees in the Village have been lost over the last few years due to storm, disease and other causes.  The Board of Trustees is embarking on a program to restore some of the lost trees.  At this point we are soliciting indications of interest from residents who would like a tree planted in the Village right-of-way in front of their homes.  We expect planting to begin in the Fall, 2017 and is subject to availability of funds.  While we expect to consult with the individual homeowners about the variety of tree to be planted, ultimate selection will made by the Village and depending, in large measure, upon site conditions.  We want to select trees that will thrive and provide a varied, beautiful streetscape. If you wish to be considered for this program, please contact the Village Hall.

Board of Trustees Update - June

June Board Of Trustees Update

Board of Trustees Update
Dear residents, we take this opportunity to keep you informed of some happenings and future projects in our Village. If any resident has additional questions, please contact Village Hall. We remind you that school is out, please drive carefully. Have a safe July Fourth Holiday.

VILLAGE CLERK:
The term of the Village Clerk has expired and the Village Board of Trustees has initiated the search for a well-qualified candidate. In general, the candidate should have strong customer service, finance, organizational and computer skills and be able to contribute to a more user-friendly environment for the residents of the Village. The position offers a pension, healthcare and a 9am - 4pm workday. Preference will be given to Munsey Park residents. If you are interested, please send a resume and salary requirements to Paul Pepper at ppepper@moricilaw.com.

VILLAGE TAXES:
Village taxes are due no later than July 3 without penalty. Village Hall hours are listed below.

GARBAGE CONTRACT:
The Village recently executed a new five-year garbage removal contract with Meadow Carting. Meadow has served our Village for many years and, in addition to being the lowest responsible bidder, is familiar with Munsey Park strict rules regarding garbage. Each year Meadow removes an average of approximately 1.75 tons of garbage from each home in the Village, excluding yard waste and recyclables. As part of the contract and in compliance with Village laws, the garbage must be removed from behind the house. In other words, garbage is not to be left at the curb. We pay extra for rear door pick up. Please do not leave garbage or trash at the curb. This is unsightly, is rude to your neighbors and is against the law. In response to an increase in complaints about garbage left at the curb, the Village will soon be sending warning letters to homeowners who violate the Village Code in this regard.

INNESS PLACE:
The Village received four bids from various contractors for the repaving and improvement of Inness Place. The official bids are posted on the Village website. The Board reviewed the bids with the road engineer and decided on a contractor. Road work should begin sometime in July. The Village will notify residents of the specific time periods of construction on the website once the contractor informs us of a start date.  Please watch out for road closures during this time and be careful when driving in this area during construction.

WALDMANN MEMORIAL PARK:
The Village has been working with the Munsey Park Women's Club to complete the
beautification of Waldmann Memorial Park. The Village has put the project out to bid and the beautification plans are posted on the Village website. Bids are due at the end of the month and the Board will review the bids and decide which contractor to use for the project.

WALKWAY TO MUNSEY PARK ELEMENTARY:
To decrease the congestion on our streets and increase safety for our children, the Village has put the walkway project out to bid. The walkway will allow parents to park at the Congregational Church and walk their children to school. The plans will be posted shortly on the Village website. The Board will review the bids and decide which contractor to use for the project.

SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Village Hall will be open Monday through Thursday from 9am - 4pm and close at 12 pm on Fridays, from June 30 - September 1.

VOLUNTEERS:
Our Village is driven by residents volunteering for different positions. If you have a desire to get involved on any of the Village Boards, please reach out to Mayor DeMento or any of the other Trustees.

NEXT MEETING:
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 7:30pm.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the trustees:

Mayor                  Frank DeMento                   fdemento@munseypark.org
Deputy Mayor   John Lippmann                   jlippmann@munseypark.org
Trustee                Larry Ceriello                      lceriello@munseypark.org
Trustee                Patrick Hance                     phance@munseypark.org
Trustee                Jennifer Noone                   jnoone@munseypark.org

Walkway Connecting Congregational Lower Lot to Munsey Park Elementary

The walkway project will allow parents to park at the Congregational Church and safely walk their children to and from school while avoiding the sidewalk along Northern Boulevard.  If you wish to look at the full plan, please visit Village Hall during normal business hours.

Waldmann Memorial Park Beautification Project

Dear Residents, please see the below proposed plan for the beautification of Waldmann Memorial Park.  This project is a dedicated joint effort led by the Munsey Park Women's Club and the Village.  This proposed plan will be available online, with the original at Village Hall, for your comment and suggestion until June 26, 2017.

MAY 2017 Board Of Trustees Update

Board of Trustees Update

Dear residents, we take this opportunity to keep you informed of some happenings and future projects in our Village. If any resident has additional questions, please contact our clerks Barbara or Maureen at Village Hall. Please have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

STREET SWEEPING:

In an effort to combine municipal services and save capital for the Village, the Village has accepted the Village of Flower Hill's gracious offer to sweep Village streets this Saturday (weather permitting) May 27, 2017. The sweeping will begin on Manhasset Woods Road and Park Ave west, then into the western section side streets and the eastern side of the Village. Please keep your cars off the street, if possible.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR:

With regard to the newly created position of Village Administrator, current village employee Dan Breen has declined the appointment to the position and will continue in his capacity as member of the Village's Utility Crew. The Village Board of Trustees will continue its search for a well-qualified candidate, in an effort to increase efficiency within the Village, decrease delays in certain Village business, present an overall cost savings to the Village and in general to contribute to a more user-friendly environment for the residents of the Village.

GARBAGE CONTRACT:

Bids for a new garbage contract were solicited and due by March 31. Four bidders responded within the period set forth in the RFP.    The lowest, responsible bidder was Meadow Carting (the current service provider to the residents) and the Village accepted the five (5) year proposal by Meadow. The Village is finalizing the new contract with Meadow and expects the contract to be in place when the current contract expires on May 31.

INNESS PLACE CONTRACTOR BIDS:

The Village received four bids from various contractors for the repaving of Inness Place. The official bids are posted to the Village website. The Board will review the bids with the road engineer and decide which contractor to use for the project.

WATER TOWER DECISION:

The Appellate Division affirmed the Supreme Court's judgment declaring that the Code of the Village of Munsey Park does not apply to the proposed construction plan of the MLWD's new water tower and that the proposed construction plan is a Type II action not subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. The Village anticipates an improved inter-municipal relationship between the Village and the Water District moving forward.

PARKING:

Many roads in the Village are narrow and can not accommodate parking on both sides of the street. Please be aware where you and your visitors park in the Village. When possible, please park on one side of the street so Village roads stay clear in case of an emergency. Parking on both sides of the street blocks the flow of traffic and impedes large vehicles from traveling on the street, especially emergency vehicles.

HOLDAY SCHEDULE:

Village Hall will close at 12 pm on Friday, May 26 and will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

VOLUNTEERS:

Our Village is driven by residents volunteering for different positions. If you have a desire to get involved on any of the Village Boards, please reach out to Mayor DeMento or any of the other Trustees.

NEXT MEETING:

So that all of our trustees may be available, our next meeting has been changed to Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:30pm.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the trustees:

Mayor                    Frank DeMento                   fdemento@munseypark.org

Deputy Mayor     John Lippmann                   jlippmann@munseypark.org

Trustee                  Larry Ceriello                      lceriello@munseypark.org

Trustee                Patrick Hance                     phance@munseypark.org

Trustee               Jennifer Noone                   jnoone@munseypark.org