Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Siry, Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith; Trustee Michael O’Neill, Trustee Roger Smith, Trustee Owen Brooks, Jr. MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy APD Lt. Frank Caramanica Building Inspector Michael Breitweg DPW Superintendent Bruce Hopper AFD 1st Asst. Chief Stephen Juliano Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Murdock Assistant to the Mayor Wendy O’Neill Mayor’s Actions Mayor Siry invited Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith to share good news and upcoming events as follows: The Fire Department will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at Peterkin Park at 11:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday, Blood Drive at main Firehouse, April 22nd, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Village Beach employment applications are due by March 29th, Beach Pavilion rentals can be reserved starting on Monday, April 1st ; and a fundraiser for Amityville letter carrier Tommy Laudicina, will be on April 13th, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Mayor Siry then wished everyone a happy Easter and Passover. He also paid tribute to Marcia Besserman, former proprietor of Barkley Shades who passed away yesterday. Mayor Siry recognized Ethan Klenofsky of North Babylon for receiving the US Congressional Award and presented him with a Village Proclamation. He invited him to read his commentary on volunteering (see addendum). Mayor Siry agreed that volunteerism makes the community stronger and he applauded his efforts. Mayor Siry also pointed to AFD Chief Juliano as a prime example of giving back to the community. Request to approve the Board of Trustees meeting minutes from March 11th, 2024 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Roger Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Appoint Tyler Vanmanen as Department of Public Works Laborer, at the 6-month probationary salary of $39,764.50 effective March 28, 2024 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Accept the resignation of Sean McDonald from position of EMT Supervisor and Narcotics Agent, Amityville Fire Department effective immediately 1  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Roger Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Appoint Cassidy Curtin as Paramedic Supervisor, at a salary of $33.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2024. MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Approve the following Amityville Fire Department volunteers: Crystal Hartenstein, 707 Clocks Blvd., Massapequa, to Hose Co. #4; Kathryn Hagan, 185 Deauville Blvd., Copiague to Ladies Auxiliary; Victoria Kiley-Rendon to AFD Junior’s and approve all three waivers of residency, and Gabriel Albanese, 144 Grand Central Ave., Amityville to Hook & Ladder #1 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Roger Smith and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Storage of Trailer – New James La Rosa Dependable Repair, Inc. 18 Ranick Drive West, Amityville NY 11701 Mayor Siry asked about the storage contents to which Mr. La Rosa replied he is storing compressors, snowblowers, etc. He noted he has had the trailer for 30-40 years behind the building in an industrial zone and the trailer is not that large. The Board reminded the applicant that if approved, he would have to reapply in April because annual permits expire March 31st . MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Gustavo Moreira, 38 Lake Street, Amityville, NY 11701-RV A discussion as to the length of the trailer ensued. Building Inspector Michael Breitweg explained that Mr. Moreira claims the trailer is only 29 feet, per his vehicle registration. The Trustees asked that he get the registration to the Building Inspector and if the trailer length is not listed on the registration, an official measurement would be necessary to determine if a permit is needed. No vote was taken at this time. 2  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Rafael and Jacqueline Fortich, 61 Shore Road, Amityville, NY 11701 Mayor Siry and Building Inspector Breitweg discussed the residents will be removing the POD within the week, eliminating the need for the application. MOTION TO TABLE the request for inspection was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Vincent Rifice, 7 New Point Place, Amityville, NY 11701 Mr. Rifice was present to address questions regarding his application to store a car trailer for exotic cars. Deputy Mayor Smith stated he feels it is too big for the property and the neighborhood. Mayor Siry noted that the applicant also has other items being stored on the property which, he said, is not a large parcel. The applicant disagreed, stating the property is 80 x 125 ft. As per the photos submitted by the applicant, the trailer will be visible from the street and impede access to the rear yard. Mayor Siry invited any comments, noting that neighbors have submitted letters against the application. Susan Jaycox, 25 New Point Place, spoke against the application because the trailer is too large for the piece of property. She noted there are two boats, two jet skis, and other items on the property. Having to view the trailer is not fair to neighbors and it should not be parked in the street, she said. Mr. Rifice stated that he would not have the trailer in the street except when loading and unloading. MOTION TO DENY was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Michael Arash Hadaghian, Iconic Furniture Company LTD, 63 Ranick Drive South, Amityville MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Jonathan Brill, Infinity Drain 145 Dixon Avenue, Amityville MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays 3  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Temporary Storage Container Bill Kretz, 96 Grand Central Ave., Amityville Mayor Siry advised that the permit would be for a duration of 90 days Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks abstain Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 4 ayes 0 nays 1 abstain Sign, Banner Canopy, Marquee of Fixture Joshua Morin, Amityville Music Hall, 198 Broadway, Amityville Mayor Siry explained this is part of the DRI Façade Program and it is for a marquee that would project out 2.5 feet MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays George Ibrahim, Nation Department & Furniture, 188 Broadway (for temporary bunting) Diane Mellish, 22 S. Ketcham Ave., asked the mayor to confirm that the owner is the same owner as the previous furniture store MOTION TO APPROVE for a period of 30 days was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry nay Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill nay Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 3 ayes 2 nays George Ibrahim, Nation Department & Furniture, 188 Broadway (temp sign - banner) Trustee O’Neill asked if the store owner has gone to the Planning Board for a permanent sign. Inspector Breitweg said it may not be necessary as Mr. Ibrahim is looking to use a compliant color scheme for sign compliance. MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays 4  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Request from Deputy Treasurer Request to approve the abstract from March 11th, 2024 to March 20, 2024 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Deputy Mayor Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request from Clerk/Treasurer Request from Joe Morin for Amityville Little League to use the Louden Ave. ballfield and County Line Rd. “B” field, on Mondays through Fridays, 5:00 -8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DPW Superintendent Bruce Hopper confirmed that the Warrior Nation league is playing on the field under the Amityville Little League. MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request from Joan Donnison, Bay Village Civic Association, to hold a shredding event at the 9/11 Park on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event will run from 10 A.M. - Noon (truck to arrive by 9:30) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for VH Monthly Billing – March in the amount of $4,166.80 (A0-1625-440) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Roger Smith and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for VH Annual Billing – 24/25 in the amount of $5,130.00 (A0-1625-440) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays 5  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Request to pay ProClaim Inc. for February Deposits and Medicare Claims – Feb in the amount of $4,013.15 (A0-1420-440) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Roger Smith and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay CSEA Employee Benefit Fund for Dental and Vision premiums in the amount of $5411.44 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee O’Neill Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request from Police Department Request to approve Training Request 2024:11: Firearms Training, May 2, 3, June 26, TBD, TBD, and October 4 from 0800 – 1600 hours, at Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range, Uniondale; Request 2024-12: Domestic Violence, In Person Death Notifications, Safeguarding Children and Narcan, April 11, April 30, May 9, 1900-2300 hours, APD Training Room; Request 2024-13: Glock Modular Optic System (MOS) Instructor Workshop, May 15-May 17 from 0800-1600 hours, Hempstead Police Pistol and Rifle Range MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for 20-hour technical time block in the amount of $3,900.00 (A0-3120-261) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay Total Technology Solutions for RMS Impact Migration in the amount of $3,075.00 (A0-3120-261) 6  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request to pay All Traffic Solutions for Speed signs equipment management, reporting, image management, alerts, mapping, premier care, app, and monthly fee in the amount of $3,500.00 (A0- 3120-250) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Brooks Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Request from Fire Department Request for a Budget Modification to decrease 3410-445 Training in the amount of $5,000.00 and increase 3410.412, Medical Supplies in the amount of $5,000.00 MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee Brooks and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Department of Public Works Request to pay R.W. Truck Equipment for rubber & steel edges for plows in the amount of $7,561.84 (A0- 5142-419) MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Building Department Request from Zisamme Rom, 52 Maple Place LLC, to waive the application fee for rental permit 2021-2023 in the amount of $500.00 Michael Rom, 64 Wood Ave., stated they did not get a letter about fees being due during Covid and are now asked to pay two years of past fees. Inspector Breitweg confirmed that they had rental permits prior to Covid but came off track in 2021. Mayor Siry stated the Village is not responsible for notifying the homeowner about permit renewal. Trustee O’Neill confirmed that others have had to pay for rental permits during the post-Covid timeframe. Building Inspector Breitweg noted that they are not being charged extra penalties. 7  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Zisamme Rom pointed out that they are being assessed for a garage that no longer exists. Mayor Siry stated the rental permit is a separate issue but tax concerns can be grieved at a later date. Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith recommended they get a new survey of the property, Village Attorney Bruce Kennedy explained there is a grievance procedure, and it is up to the property owner to notify the Village Assessor of any discrepancy in the property survey. MOTION TO DENY was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Public Hearing Conduct a Public Hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2024 to modify the metered parking requirements and Parking Zones within the Village of Amityville MOTION TO OPEN the public hearing was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Siry explained that the introductory law enabled the Village to put in parking kiosks at the LIRR station to replace the old coin operated parking meters. It would allow us to catch up with parking meter fees as we have been behind the trend for many years. Both the north and south parking lots at the LIRR lot would feature the meters. The new fees are .50 per hour. MOTION TO CLOSE the hearing was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays MOTION TO APPROVE Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2024 to modify metered parking requirements and Parking Zones within the Village of Amityville was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays 8  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 Public Comments Without further comments, Mayor Siry wished everyone a Happy Easter and Passover. MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Roger Smith Vote on Motion: Mayor Dennis Siry aye Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith aye Trustee Michael O’Neill aye Trustee Owen Brooks aye Trustee Roger Smith aye Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 nays The Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. ______________________________________ Catherine C. Murdock Clerk/Treasurer 9  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 The following remarks by Ethan Klonofsky were originally presented to the Town of Babylon Legislature and were amended for Mayor Dennis Siry and Village of Amityville Board of Trustees on March 25th, 2024. 10  Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024 11