Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith, Trustee Whalen, Trustee O’Neill, Trustee Brooks ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy AFD Chief Rob Waegerle APD Chief Bryan Burton Superintendent Bruce Hopper Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Murdock Assistant to the Mayor Wendy O’Neill Deputy Mayor Smith welcomed everyone to the Board of Trustees meeting and announced that Mayor Siry sends his regrets that he is unable to attend due to a family event. He invited Chief Bryan Burton to conduct the Pledge of Allegiance. Good News: Deputy Mayor Smith provided information on upcoming events and encouraged residents to check organizations’ websites and Facebook pages for information. Events included: Rotary Gift of Life Dinner on June 17th, Memorial Day ceremony at the Village triangle on May 31st at 10 a.m., Kiwanis Pitch & Putt on June 18th, Beach opening on June 26th (beach passes will be available by the week prior); Swim and Sailing sign ups begin on June 23rd. The Village is still looking for a crash boat operator and any interested parties should contact the Village. The Warrior Ride, a bike race for veterans, will come through Amityville again with a 9 a.m. start at Town Hall in Lindenhurst. Two live performances are scheduled for the Amityville Beach: Romeo and Juliet on July 18th at 5 p.m. and on Radio Flashback will perform live music on July 24th. Tax bills for the 2021/2022 tax year will be mailed out soon. Check Amityville.com for more information. Mayor’s Actions: Request to approve Board of Trustees Minutes from the May 10th Board Meeting MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to appoint Mia-Jealous Dank as Chair of the Downtown Revitalization Committee MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 1  Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Request to approve the hire of Kyle Dunphy to the position of laborer at the 6-month probationary salary of $37,470.98, effective May 27, 2021 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to approve the hire of Bryan Juehrs to the position of laborer at the 6-month probationary salary of $37,470.98, effective May 27, 2021 with waiver of residency. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to approve three new members of the Amityville Fire Department – Carlos Hernandez, age 17, of 600 Broadway, L2, Amityville and Troy Phillips, age 18, of 9 Lombardi Pl., Amityville, to Hook & Ladder Co. #1, and Katya Ramos-Rojas, age 15, to AFD Juniors; and grant a waiver of residency for Carlos Hernandez and Katya Ramos-Rojas MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Licenses Landscaper License – New Kurt Froberg, P.O. Box 345, West Islip, NY 11795 for Lawn Island Concepts MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Cabaret License Renewal Kevin McCann, 52 Franklin St., Amityville, NY for Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Whalen Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 2  Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Carolyn Emmert, 248 Bel Aire Dr., Massapequa Park, NY for C & L Tavern, DBA Toomey’s Tavern MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Bruno Surace, 1864 Bourne Court, Wantagh, NY for Amity Ales MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Edwin Galeano, for Galeano’s Deli, 58 Albany Ave., Amityville MOTION to DENY was made by Trustee Whalen and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Coin Operated Amusement Device License Carolyn Emmert, 248 Bel Aire Dr., Massapequa Park, NY for C & L Tavern, DBA Toomey’s Tavern MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Edwin Galeano, 236 Olm St., Brentwood, NY 11717 for Galeano’s Deli, 58 Albany Ave., Amityville MOTION to DENY was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 3  Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Taxicab Driver’s License – Renewal Henry Blum, 163 South Broadway, Lindenhurst, NY for Lindy’s Taxi MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Storage of Trailer - Renewal Arthur Szu, 118 Merrick Rd., Amityville, NY for Lake Town Motors MOTION to APPROVE with normal stipulations was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request from Deputy Treasurer Request to approve abstract from May 6, 2021 – May 19, 2021 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request from Village Assessor Request to approve a commercial tax settlement for the following two properties (A1930.440) (SC Tax Map & Address) SCTM#101/4/1/118.01 67 Albany Ave. Total Refund $1,500 SCTM#101/2/2/15 185 Sunrise Hwy. Total Refund $7,500 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and was seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays 4  Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Request to approve a commercial tax settlement for the following property (A1930.440) SCTM#101/5/3/2 221 Broadway Total Refund $62,500 (in 2 equal payments of $31,250) Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy stated that the 221 Broadway settlement (the old movie theater) represents a significant negotiated reduction and the Village stands to benefit from an increase in tax assessments following renovations. Payments will be spread over two years. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request from Clerk/Treasurer Request from Joan Donnison of Bay Village Civic Association to advertise the Farmer’s Market on the Village entrance signs from June 1st to October 18th, 2021. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request from Richard A. Pizante of FOX Alternative Entertainment to approve a film permit application for a digital documentary series being produced by Streetcar Entertainment for Tubi, a streaming service; filming to take place early to mid-June for 4 or 5 days. The Trustees referenced discussion items from the meeting’s Work Session, including completion of a Film Permit Application, payment of fees to the Village, minimizing traffic and disruptions, and showing respect for residents’ privacy. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request to award Lu’s Deli in the absence of other bidders effective June 1, 2021, the Concessionaire Permit to operate the Food Concession at the James Caples Memorial Park for the summer seasons 2021, 2022 and 2023 pending receipt of the fee, certificate of insurance and completed RFP document. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and was seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays 5  Board of Trustees Minutes May 24, 2021 Request to go to bid for Rehabilitation/Paving for Parking Lot #14 (Gordon Moore Parking Lot) MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Whalen and was seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Request from Department of Public Works Request to pay Sprague for 3000 gallons of gas in the amount of $7,258.20 (A1625.410) MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and was seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Public Comments Jack Magnani, 75 Meadow Lane, voiced concerns about parking and facility use for the marina across the street from his home, showing a sequence of aerial photos. Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy clarified issues and advised that boat sales and parking is a permitted use for the long-time marina. There being no further agenda items or discussions: MOTION to ADJOURN was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Whalen Vote on Motion: Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 aye 0 nays Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ______________________________________ Catherine C. Murdock Clerk/Treasurer 6