The Board of Trustees held a Public Briefing Session on the above date in
the Mayor’s Office in Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:10
p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor
Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R. Joyce, David A. Krasula, Kevin R.
Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer.
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Village
Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin (joined
meeting at 6:10 p.m.), David Hutchinson and Eric Lynes of Claims Service
Bureau, Police Commissioner Jack McKeon (joined meeting at 6:30 p.m. and left
at 6:50 p.m.) and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Monica Derr.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and
unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss
pending litigation and to discuss matters leading to the promotion of
particular individuals.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer, the
Board voted four in favor, with none opposed and one abstention (by Trustee
Joyce) to retain counsel and defend litigation initiated against the Village by
Jeffrey Wanger.
On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and
unanimously carried, the Board voted to attempt to settle the John Austin
Workers Compensation matter.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and
unanimously carried, the Board voted to approve promotion of two Police
Officers, including Police Officer Ziegler, to the rank of Sergeant, and to
proceed with a disability retirement in regard to Officer Ziegler.
At 6:57 p.m., on motion Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee
Oppenheimer and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the executive
session and to return to public session.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R.
Joyce, David A. Krasula, Kevin R. Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer.
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr.,
Deputy Village Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Paul Pallas, Deputy
Comptroller Dorothy Hansman, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Police
Commissioner Jack McKeon, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Anthony
Brunetta, Fire Chief Mark Murray ( joined the meeting at 7:05 pm), 1st
assistant Fire Chief John Busching (joined the meeting at 7:05 pm), 2nd
Assistant Fire Chief John Thorp (joined the meeting at 7:05 pm), Superintendent
of Water Anthony Iannone, Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed, Director
Information Technology John Peters (joined the meeting at 7:05 pm),
Superintendent of Buildings Dan Casella,
Secretary to Board of Trustees Mary Schmeling and Public Relations
Counsel Jeff Kluewer.
A presentation was made by Alan Schwalberg from North Shore LIJ,
regarding Emergency Medical Services provided to the
The next presentation was Michael O’Rielly regarding the CYC Parade. Mr.
O’Rielly explained the CYC Games, dates of the games and gave a background of
the organization. The date of the parade is Thursday July 29, 2009, starting at
7:00 pm. and would consist of the children participating in the games and their
families.
On the motion Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and
unanimously carried, the Board voted to approve the CYC Parade with the cost
incurred by the Village to be reimbursed by the CYC Organization.
On the motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and
adopted by a vote of three in favor and two opposed, the Board voted to approve
the transfer of firework funds from the Village to the RVC Conservancy, on
condition that the funds be used only for a fireworks display at the Village
Anniversary celebration. Mayor Bossart and Trustees Joyce and Glynn voted in
favor. Trustee Krasula and Trustee
Oppenheimer voted nay.
The Board reviewed and discussed the agenda for the Regular Meeting
without taking action.
At 9:25 p.m. on motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula
and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to
discuss pending litigation, matters leading to the hiring or firing of
particular individuals, and collective negotiations.
PRESENT: Mayor
Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R. Joyce, David A. Krasula, Kevin R.
Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer.
ALSO PRESENT: Village
Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Police
Commissioner Jack McKeon (left meeting at 9:45 p.m.).
The Board discussed the agenda without taking action.
At 11:30 p.m., on motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee
Glynn and unanimously carried, the Board returned to Public Briefing Session
and adjourned the Public Briefing Session.
November 16, 2009
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the evening of
the above date at Village Hall. Mayor Bossart opened the Meeting at 8:15 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R.
Joyce, David A. Krasula, Kevin R. Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer.
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr.,
Deputy Village Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Paul Pallas, Deputy
Village Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Deputy
Clerk-Treasurer Monica Farrell Derr, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Police
Commissioner Jack McKeon, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Anthony
Brunetta, Fire Chief Mark Murray, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief John
Thorp, Superintendent of Water Anthony Iannone, Director Information Technology
John Peters, Superintendent of Buildings Dan Casella, Director of Senior
Services Cyd Charrow, Secretary to Board of Trustees Mary Schmeling and Public
Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer.
ATTENDENCE: Approximately 22 people.
Mayor Bossart asked Patricia Southard to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Police Commissioner Jack McKeon spoke about the recent increase in
burglaries, and noted it was not an increase in crime. Commissioner McKeon also
indicated these WERE NOT home invasions, rather night time burglary activity.
This activity is now the top priority of the Anti-Crime Unit and the police are
taking every step needed to stop the burglaries and to catch the individuals
responsible. The burglars are usually gaining entry late at night or in the early
morning hours, through unlocked doors or windows and they are crimes of
opportunity. The steps the residents need to take to prevent these crimes are locks,
lights, alarms and dogs. Homes that are lit up or have alarms are not being
hit.
Mayor Bossart made the next presentation, Employee Recognition
Certificates to various employees for years of service. Below is a list of the
employees who received certificates:
40 Years of Service 25 Years of Service
Patricia Southard Matthew
W. Flaherty
Glenn
A. Hudson
35 Years of Service Dennis LaBarbera
Thomas F. Libasci
Robert W. Bystricky John
A. Peters
30 Years of Service
Frederick J. Brussel, Jr.
Kevin P. Creegan
Michael Norwood
November
16, 2009
20 Years of Service 10 Years of Service
Robert Auletti Geraldine
Cooper
Robert Yardley Carillion William
F. Hartman, Jr.
David C. Dalo Patrick
Houston
Vincil P. England Muriel
Mieszala
Elliot R. Flomm Christopher
Sarni
Frank P. Marino Paul
Taorimino
Mollie Poulson
Kenneth P. Schaefer
Peter C. Schmalenberger
Herbert W. Sullivan
Patricia Southard, Matthew W. Flaherty and John A. Peters were in
attendance and received their Certificates from the Mayor and Board of
Trustees.
Mayor Bossart made the final presentation, which was an introduction to the
newly formed RVC Conservancy. The purpose of the Conservancy is to educate,
obtain grants and raise funds for the Village for various projects, which will
include the Annual Firework display. The Conservancy will create a website then
eventually a facebook page along with a spring kick-off. The Conservancy Board members
are listed below:
Michael Shenker - President
Fran Murray - Vice President
Maureen McFadzen - Secretary
Kathleen Murray - Treasurer
Robert Klein
Ed Moriarty
Mark Reinharz
Robert Schenone
Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin and the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi,
English and Klein P.C. have provided pro bono legal services for this group.
The proposed License Agreement for
The proposed Farmers Market Agreement was held over to the next Board
meeting.
On motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula, and
unanimously carried, the Board approved payment in the amount of $135,000 to
Dynalytics for Title V air permit technical consulting services.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce, the Board
voted to authorize RFP’s (Request for Proposal) for the sale of Village
property between 172 and 178 Sunrise Highway, by a vote of four in favor. Trustee
Oppenheimer recused himself.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Briefing Session on August
10, 2009.
November
16, 2009
On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August 10, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn, the
Board voted to approve the Minutes from the Training Session on August 19,
2009, by a vote of four in favor and
Trustee Krasula abstained from the vote.
On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Briefing Meeting
on August 20, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on
September 15, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Briefing Session
on October 1, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on
October 6, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Briefing Session
on October 15, 2009.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes from the Briefing Session
on October 22, 2009.
Village Administrator Quigley advised that properly advertised Bids for
Tree Planting had been opened by the Purchasing Department on October 30, 2009 with
the following results:
|
Vendor |
|
DELIVERED AND PLANTED (49
Trees) |
|
DEEP ROOT (750 L/F) |
|
DELIVERED ONLY ( 10 Trees) |
Total |
|
Island Nursery |
|
$ 6,570.00 |
|
$ 2.95 L/F |
|
$ 870.00 |
$9,652.50 |
|
Louis Barbato Landscaping |
|
$ 6,305.00 |
|
$ 3.75 L/F |
|
$ 825.00 |
$9,942.50 |
|
ADM Landscape Corp. |
|
$ 6,125.00 |
|
$ 7.00 L/F |
|
$ 840.00 |
$12,215.00 |
|
G.B. Schenone Nurseries |
|
$10,285.00 |
|
$5.50 L/F |
|
$1,700.00 |
$15,397.50 |
|
Keep It Green Landscaping |
|
$16,780.00 |
|
$5.50 L/F |
|
$1,780.00 |
$22,685.00 |
The following companies did not respond: R&R Landscaping.
After negotiations, Island Nursery, the low bidder for the total project,
agreed to lower their prices on delivered and planted trees to $6305.00 and
delivered only trees to $825.00.On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by
Trustee Oppenheimer and unanimously carried, the Board voted to award the Bid
to the low bidder, namely Island Nursery, for a total expenditure not to exceed
$9,342.50.
November
16, 2009
Village Administrator Quigley announced that the Fire Department had
submitted a report regarding a change in Department membership. As of October
20, 2009 Joseph Milone, Jr. of
Floodlight Co. No. 1 transferred to Defender Hose Co. No.1 and the total
membership remains at 324 members.
On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and
unanimously carried, the Board approved the Fire Department membership report.
This concluded the business portion of the meeting. For a verbatim
transcript, please refer to the DVD.
On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and
unanimously carried the Board voted to convene in Executive Session to discuss
a personnel matter, at 9:57 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R.
Joyce, David A. Krasula, Kevin R. Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer.
ALSO PRESENT: Village
Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr. and Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin.
On motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and
unanimously carried the Board approved the request of Police Officer Alberto
Melendez to withdraw $25,000 from his Deferred Compensation Fund due to
unforeseeable events which have caused a financial hardship.
On motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously
carried, the Board voted to return to Public Session and to adjourn the Public
Session at 10:16 pm.
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Francis
D. Quigley, Jr.
Village
Administrator
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