Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Siry, Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith, Trustee O’Neill, Trustee Brooks ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy APD Chief Bryan Burton AFD Assistant Chief Gavin Budde Superintendent Bruce Hopper Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Murdock Assistant to the Mayor Wendy O’Neill Mayor Siry welcomed everyone to the Board of Trustees meeting and invited Chief Bryan Burton to conduct the Pledge of Allegiance. Good News & Upcoming Community Events Deputy Mayor Smith shared upcoming dates: • We are having a Village July 4th Parade, with a 10 a.m. line up time and 11 a.m. step off, at Ocean Ave. and Bourdette Pl. For information contact Village Hall or Roger Smith. • The Bay Village Civic Association will again host the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, starting on June 12th through October 9th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The Village will host a free “theater in the park” performance of Romeo and Juliet on July 18th at 5 pm. down at James A. Caples Park at the Amityville Beach. • Concert at the Beach – features Radio Flashback on July 24th, at 8 p.m. • Town of Babylon will again conduct the Soldier Ride (with only veterans riding) on July 16th. All are encouraged to welcome them and cheer them on (the ride starts at 9 a.m. at Town Hall and comes down Broadway via Oak Street.) • Kiwanis is having a pitch and putt golf tournament at Cedar Beach and you can call a Kiwanian or show up that day; they will also hold a “Show Me The Money fundraiser on July 22nd at the Village Beach. Mayor Siry added that on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the Village will host “Supper by the Bay” with food available at the concession and live music. Also, Fridays on the Greene will kick off on July 9th with additional nights on July 23rd, Aug. 6th and 20th, with live music, craft beers and food specials from local eateries for pick up or delivery. Mayor Siry shared that the Village has applied for and received the Tree City USA distinction once again and the Arbor Day Foundation’s Growth Award for planting and maintaining trees. HE thanked Corinne Budde, the Parks Commission and Bruce Hopper and his crew for helping the Village attain this status. Mayor’s Actions: Request to approve Board of Trustees Minutes from the June 14th Board of Trustees Meeting MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 1  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 Request to approve the hiring of Cameron Ferro & Kate Spiro as summer laborers at the hourly rate of $14.00. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to approve the hiring of John Kent as Lifeguard at the hourly rate of $12.00. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to approve the completion of the probationary period for Mac Flores, as of June 21, 2021, and a change in title to Laborer Step 1. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to approve the hiring of call-in EMT/Paramedic Brianna Rice at the hourly rate of $23.50 with waiver of residency. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to reinstate Calvin Latchman, age 27, 125 Bryan Ave., as member of the Amityville Fire Department Chemical Hose #3 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 2  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 Request to approve Lily Gusin, age 17, as a new member of the Amityville Fire Department, Hose Co. #4 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to hire Kieran McDermott in the position of laborer at the 6-month probationary salary of $38,220.40, effective July 1, 2021. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to promote Patrick Hopper, Department of Public Works, to Crew Leader Step 12, effective June 29, 2021. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to promote Gary Juehrs, Department of Public Works, to Crew Leader Step 11. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to promote Clifford Scudlo, Department of Public Works, to HEO Step 13. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 3  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 Licenses: Landscaper License -Renewal John Iaboni for JMI Landscaping Inc., 171 Merrick Rd., Amityville, NY MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Storage of Trailer JJ Vigorito, of 345 Merrick Rd., Amityville for Security Auto Sales, Inc. at 16 Sprague Ave. Amityville, NY MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Sign, Banner, Canopy, Marquee or Fixture Request from Chris Ceriello, 179-185 Broadway, of Blue Suites LLC to install four awnings MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request from Deputy Treasurer Request to approve abstract from June 10th, 2021 – June 23rd, 2021 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee Whalen aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays 4  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 Request from Clerk/Treasurer Request from Erik Hansen, 317 Grand Central Ave., Amityville, NY to approve the use of the basketball courts at James A. Caples Park for CYO Basketball games/practice with schedule to be determined, for four games, tryouts and team practice 1-2 times a week during the summer. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for monthly billing for May 2021 in the amount of $3,837.75 (A1625.440) MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request from Julie Dexter, Great South Bay Volleyball, to host volleyball tournaments on Saturdays, July 10th and August 7th at the Beach Courts. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request from Stacy J. Himmel to use the Village Hall Court Room conduct a shareholder meeting on July 22nd and 7 p.m. for the 121-125 Park Owners Corp. Shareholders Meeting. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request from Police Department Request to send three Amityville Police Officers to a Taser Instructor Certification Course in Hempstead on September 7, 2021. (A3120.416) 5  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for monthly service with DATTO in the amount of $3,423.50 (A3120.261) MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Request from Building Department Request to pay Otis Elevator for elevator service 7/1/2021- 6/30/2022 in the amount $7,005.24 (A1623.440) MOTION to APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Resolutions Request to approve Resolution No. 21-06-28-01 Authorizing an Escrow Agreement with Tritec Development, Inc. Mayor Siry stated that this will enable funds to be held in escrow for a Master Development Plan for the Village. An approval would give the Mayor authorization to sign an agreement, which is subject to the review and input of the Board of Trustees and the Village Attorney. MOTION to APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Mayor Siry invited any public comments prior to the Board entering into Executive session. He announced that the next Board of Trustees meeting on July 12th would be an in-person meeting, to which he is looking forward. Comments Jack Magnani, 75 Meadow Lane, recapped comments made at the previous Board meeting regarding the operation of the Bayside Marina across the street from his home, stating he is seeking to hold the Trustees accountable for their previous comments. 6  Board of Trustees Minutes June 28, 2021 There being no further agenda items or discussions, a MOTION to ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays MOTION to CLOSE Executive Session was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays MOTION to ADJOURN was made by Deputy Mayor Smith and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Siry aye Deputy Mayor Smith aye Trustee O’Neill aye Trustee Brooks aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ______________________________________ Catherine C. Murdock Clerk/Treasurer 7