Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2005

Present:

• Mayor John Mahaer
• Trustee Charles Comer
• Trustee Raymond Keenan
• Trustee Vivian Schneck
• Trustee Douglas Baldwin
• Attorney Christopher Prior
• Yvonne Whitcomb, Village Clerk

Also Present: Stuart Rosen, James Sacrestano, Marilyn Sacrestano, Kevin Wu, Anthony Swanwick, Fred Nicholson, Ben Melamed, Kevin Desmond, Elyse Marks, Margaret Murphy, Greg Campofranco, Peter Dejana, Steven Lapham.

MINUTES On motion of Trustee Keenan, seconded by Trustee Baldwin, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the reading of the minutes of the August 10, 2005 meeting of the Board of Trustees be waived and that they be and hereby are approved as presented by Clerk Whitcomb

          On motion of Trustee Comer, seconded by Trustee Schneck, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the reading of the minutes of the September 12, 2005 meeting of the Board of Trustees be waived and that they be and hereby are approved as presented by Clerk Whitcomb.

       On motion of Trustee Keenan, seconded by Trustee Comer, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the reading of the minutes of the September 19, 2005 meeting of the Board of Trustees be waived and that they be and hereby are approved as presented by Clerk Whitcomb.

TREASURER

1. General Fund - Claims:   On motion of Trustee Comer, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Abstract of Audited Vouchers, dated October 11, 2005, for the General Fund, totaling $45,104.85, be and hereby is approved as prepared by Treasurer Tuck.

2. Baxter Pond Conservancy – Claims: On motion of Mayor Maher, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the claims presented for the Baxter Pond Conservancy, totaling $760.00 be and hereby are approved as prepared by Treasurer Tuck.

BUILDING DEPT

1. Kevin Desmond – 171 Main Street: Kevin Desmond inquired as to the possibility of subdividing the premises at 171 Mains Street. Mr. Desmond offered the Village the options to rent an office at the site or to rent or purchase a portion for use as a Village Hall. The Board directed Inspector Saladino to inspect the property to determine whether it is suited to a subdivision.

2. Demansionizing: The Board discussed the desirability of amending the Village’s Zoning Code in such a manner as to prevent the building of oversized houses on standard lots. The issue was referred to Inspector Saladino for his advice and his attendance at the Board’s November monthly meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS

1. Central Drive: The Board discussed the status of the Nassau County project to repave Central Drive, referring to the letters received by the Village from Craig Johnson.

2. Tianderah Road: On motion of Trustee Comer, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Tianderah Road be and hereby is closed to vehicular traffic effective immediately and continuing through April 1, 2006.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Leaf Removal: Clerk Whitcomb reported the receipt of one bid on the Leaf Removal Fall 2005-7 contract from Robert Keogh, Inc., as follows:

• One-Year Contract 2005 Only: $22,800.00
• Three-Year Contract
• 2005: $22,195.00
• 2006: 24,414.00
• 2007: 27,343.00

On motion of Trustee Baldwin, seconded by Trustee Comer, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Robert Keogh, Inc. be and hereby is awarded the Leaf Removal contract for Fall 2005, as the lowest responsible bidder, on the basis of a one-year contract at a cost not to exceed $22,800.00.

Trustee Keenan indicated that he would speak with Mr. Keogh about negotiating the price of the contract proposal based on the performance issues as picking up the leaves prior to the holidays, removing leaves when they are dry, and updating the firm’s equipment.

2. Unauthorized Parking in Front Yards and Village Right-of-Ways: The Board of Trustees considered the letter prepared by attorney Prior, and determined that it addressed situations where there was illegal parking, but did not adequately address the removal of illegal parking pads. The Board directed Mr. Prior to prepare a letter to be mailed to those property owners whose property abuts the public right – of - way in which there exists a “parking pad,” “apparently used by or useful to the property owner.”

3. Fee Schedule: On motion of Trustee Baldwin, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was RESOLVED that the Fee Schedule, a copy of which is appended to these minutes and made a part hereof, be and hereby is adopted and will take effect immediately.
4. Municipal Tracking System: Attorney Prior stated that he has reviewed the contract for the Municipal Tracking System. The Board discussed the proposed purchase of the M T S System and directed that James Kelly be asked to produce the source code for the system and an insurance policy for the Village’s review.

New Business

1. Peter Dejana – 2 Harbor Road: Peter Dejana introduced his firm’s proposal to develop the property at 2 Harbor Road and submitted plans for the Board’s consideration. Greg Campofranco explained that the plan for “Bay Vista” calls for twenty-four “high end” condominium units, featuring valet parking, washers and dryers. The Board took the issue under advisement.
2. Village Parkland: Elyse Marks of 5 Hilltop Road addressed the Board with regard to the conditions at the Village-owned parkland near her home, principally between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Ms. Marks stated that on the park property there were people using drugs, fires being set, thefts occurring, and acts of vandalism taking place. The Board agreed that it would have the woods cleaned, perhaps as part of an organized parent-children event, and signs put up.
3. Signage for Parkland: The Board decided that it would have paper signs produced, measuring 8 ½-inches by 11-inches, and announcing enforcement of the Village’s outdoor open container law (Code section 139-3). These signs would be posted on the Village’s parkland. The Board directed that a draft of the sign be delivered to the Port Washington Police for its comments.
4. Ben Melamed – 20 Bayside Avenue: Ben Melamed inquired as to the possibility of subdividing the premises at 20 Bayside Avenue. Mr. Melamed stated his desire to build two 2-family houses on the property. The Board informed him that the property is zoned for one-family houses.
5. Anthony Swanwick – 24 Hilltop Road: Anthony Swanwick complained that a snow removal truck had broken the Belgium block in the winter and a Verizon truck had caused further damage to the curb in the summer. Clerk Whitcomb reported that E. Cook Industries, Inc. had submitted a proposal to the Village to replace curb and repair Belgium block along approximately 75 feet of roadway in front of the residence at 24 Hilltop Road at a cost of $2,670.00.

On motion of Mayor Maher, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was unanimously RESOLVED that E. Cook Industries, Inc. be and hereby is authorized to excavate and remove approximately 75 feet of damaged curb and to install Belgium block curbing in front of 24 Hilltop Road at a cost not to exceed $2,670.00.

There being no further business before the Board, on motion of Trustee Baldwin, seconded by Trustee Keenan, it was RESOLVED that the meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees be held on November 7th at 7:30PM