Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingGarden City, NY · October 27, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 27, 2022
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City in the County of
Nassau, New York, was held via Zoom video/audio (with Trustees, Department Heads and
Village Counsel and audience present in the Board Room) at 351 Stewart Avenue in said
Village on October 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Trustees Bruce J. Chester (Trustee
Chester left the room from 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), Terence P.
Digan, Mary Carter Flanagan, Charles P. Kelly, Lawrence N.
Marciano, Jr., Thomas J. O’Brien, and Bruce A. Torino.
Also Present: Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator
Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk
Kenneth O. Jackson, Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners
Irene Woo, Village Treasurer
Giuseppe Giovanniello, Superintendent of Building Department
Matthew F. Pearn, Chief Fire Department
Paul Blake, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Cultural and
Recreational Affairs
Gerard Fishberg, Cullen and Dykman, LLP
Attendance: Approximately 24 in person and 15 (via Zoom)
The Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each member
of the Board.
Mayor Veneziale called the meeting to order and made a motion, which was
unanimously approved, to recess into executive session (7:00 p.m.) and stated that the
purpose of the executive session was for advice of Counsel. The Board reconvened at 7:30
p.m.
Mayor Veneziale called the meeting to order and called upon Ralph Suozzi along
with the Department Heads who spoke about their agenda items.
Trustee Flanagan requested that Item #3 of the Consent Calendar, (Board of
Trustees - St. Paul’s Cost Estimator Consultant - Transfer of Funds and Engagement of
Westerman Construction, Co., Inc.) be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Mayor Veneziale stated that the next item on the agenda was approval of the
minutes of the last meeting of the Board of Trustees.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on October 13, 2022 were reviewed, and
on motion of Trustee Torino were approved as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
FORMAL AGENDA
REAPPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR SUBJECT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVAL
1. Sean O’Brien, 9 Maple Street, Garden City, New York, is hereby reappointed
as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Board, for a term ending on April 7, 2025.
His term expired on April 4, 2022.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2022
RESOLVED, that the reappointment of Sean O’Brien, 9 Maple Street, Garden City,
New York, as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Board, for a term to expire
on April 7, 2025, be and the same hereby is approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
Carried.
2. Elizabeth M. Bailey, 37 Chestnut Street, Garden City, New York, is hereby
reappointed as a Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, for a term to expire April
6, 2026. Her term expired on April 4, 2022.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2022
RESOLVED, that the reappointment of Elizabeth M. Bailey, 37 Chestnut Street,
Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, for a term to
expire on April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
Carried.
3. Lauren Fonseca, 32 Roosevelt Street, Garden City, New York, is hereby
reappointed as a Member of the Planning Commission, for a term to expire April 7, 2025.
Her term expired April 4, 2022.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2022
RESOLVED, that the reappointment of Lauren Fonseca, 32 Roosevelt Street,
Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Planning Commission, for a term to expire on
April 7, 2025, be and the same hereby is approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
Carried.
4. William P. Garry, 42 Locust Street, Garden City, New York, is hereby
reappointed as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational
Affairs, for a term to expire April 6, 2026. His term expired April 4, 2022.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2022
RESOLVED, that the reappointment of William P. Garry, 42 Locust Street, Garden
City, New York, as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational
Affairs, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
Carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SICK LEAVE
POLICE
1. Sick Leave - Lorimer-McKay. Board authorization is requested to pay Police
Communications Operator, Katelyn Lorimer-McKay, through November 17, 2022, or such
earlier date as she may be able to return to work as determined by the Village medical
advisor and pursuant to the provisions of the contract between the Incorporated Village of
Garden City and the Police Benevolent Association, which became effective June 1, 2020.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
PUBLIC WORKS
2. Sick Leave - Gillece. Board authorization is requested to pay Sean Gillece,
Moter Equipment Operator, Sanitation Department, through November 17, 2022, or such
earlier date as he may be able to return to duty as determined by the Village medical advisor
and pursuant to the provisions of the contract between the Incorporated Village of Garden
City and the Civil Service Employees' Association, which became effective June 1, 2021.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
CLERK’S OFFICE
1. General Village Election - Polling Place. The Village Clerk stated that it will
be necessary to designate the date and polling place for the General Village Election to be
held on March 21, 2023.
On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2022
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15-104 of the New York State
Election Law, this Board does hereby determine, designate and set forth the following
matters in relation to the polling place for the General Village Election for 2023.
(a) The polling place for the General Village Election, to be held on Tuesday,
March 21, 2023, will be at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse, 295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New
York.
(b) The polling place will be open from 12 Noon to 9:00 p.m.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. Temporary Speed Bumps. Board authorization is requested for the Village to
purchase three (3) temporary speed bumps for experimental use throughout the Village in
order to test implementation of recommendations in the recent Traffic Studies. The speed
bumps will be wide enough for use on Fourth Street and other Numbered Streets. Once
the Village has obtained the costs associated with the above, if a transfer of funds is
necessary, this item will be on the November 17th agenda for consideration and approval.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved.
2. Seventh Street Crosswalk Modification. Board authorization is requested for
the Village to implement a recommendation presented in the Traffic Study on Numbered
Streets, on the Seventh Street Crosswalk running south from Dunkin’ Donuts. The Village
will prepare plans in preparation for a Request for Proposals, to install a speed hump
(approximately 25 feet wide) with bump outs of the adjoining curbs to meet the speed hump
and extend east at a reasonable distance. The crosswalk and its entrances will be designed
to be handicapped accessible.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Garden City Public Library Children’s Room Renovation - Transfer of Funds.
Board authorization is requested to transfer $1,386.64 to Account 0H.7410.2011 - Library
Children’s Room Capital Account from Library HVAC Capital Account in order to pay
for a Change Order.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
2. Garden City Public Library Children’s Room Renovation - Change Order
Preferred Construction, Inc. Board authorization is requested to approve Change Order
No. 1 submitted by Preferred Construction, Inc., 47 Werman Court, Plainview, New York,
for circulation desk and office changes at a cost of $13,202.16. Funds are available in
Account 0H.7410.2011.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved.
3. Masonry Façade Restoration and New Roof System at Village Hall - Change
Order - Cornerstone Restoration Group Corp. Board authorization is requested to approve
Change Order No. 1 submitted by Cornerstone Restoration Group, Inc., 73 Market Street,
Yonkers, New York to make exterior repairs to the planting walls on the ground level of
Village Hall at a cost of $14,400. Funds are available in Account 0H.1620.2052.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved.
4. Transfer of Funds - Renewal of ArcGIS Licensing. Board authorization is
requested to transfer $9,389 to Account 0A.1440.4540 - Maintenance of Software from
Account 0A.1990.4000 Contingent, for the annual renewal of ArcGIS Licensing provided
by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri), 380 New York Street, Redlands,
California for the period October 30, 2022 through October 29, 2023.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
RECREATION
1. Adelphi University - Use of Swimming Pool. Board authorization is requested
for the Village to execute an agreement between Adelphi University and the Incorporated
Village of Garden City for use of the Adelphi Swimming Pool by the Recreation
Department for a “Learn to Swim Program”, December 3, 2022 through February 25, 2023,
with a make-up date of March 4, 2023. The use/rental fee of $4,000 has been waived.
There is a reimbursement cost of $1,200 for Adelphi staffing costs. Approximately 150
children participate in this program. Village Counsel has reviewed this agreement and
approved it as to form.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved and the Village was authorized to execute the agreement.
2. Edgemere Park Basketball and Tennis Court Rehabilitation - Change Order.
Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order submitted by Gold Coast
Tennis, 31 Prospect Street, Huntington, New York, to complete a Change Order to have
two (2) Pickleball Courts painted on the Edgemere Park Tennis Court at a cost of $6,500.
Funds are available in Account 0H.7140.2040.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
AWARD OF BIDS
1. Requisition No. 22-5, Dated October 27, 2022, Purchase of Materials for the
Recreation and Parks Department.
Perennials, Bulbs and Annuals. Award bid for Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs to
SiteOne Company, 323 Long Island Avenue, Holtsville, New York, low bidder, at an
estimated cost of $34,900. Purchases are to be made on an “as needed basis” per unit cost
and per item. Funds are available in various accounts.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved.
On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2022
RESOLVED, that Requisition No. 22-5, dated October 27, 2022, filed under
separate cover, be made a part of these minutes and that materials be purchased for the
Recreation and Parks Department in accordance with the recommendations hereinabove
set forth, as per specifications and requirements in said requisition, at prices not exceeding
those indicated.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other bids be rejected.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
PERMITS
Parade:
1. The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, Inc., is requesting to
hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
They are requesting to assemble in the parking lot between the Supreme Court and County
Courthouses. The parade will begin in front of the Irish Monument (Courthouse Drive)
near the County Courthouse. The parade will then proceed to County Seat Drive north to
Old Country Road, left onto Old Country Road and right onto Mineola Boulevard
continuing to Jericho Turnpike.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved, subject to receipt of an original Certificate of Insurance and coordination
with the Police and Fire Departments.
On-Street Parking
2. (a) Scott Culpepper, 24 Franklin Court West (1)
(b) James L. Nieman, 24 Franklin Court West (1)
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
Following discussion, the following items were acted upon:
Agenda Item #3 of the Consent Calendar
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
St. Paul’s Cost Estimator - Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to
transfer $12,000 to Account 0H.7140.2103 - St. Paul’s Recreation Facility - Capital
Account from Account 0A.1990.4000 Contingent, for additional funding needed for the
Comparative Analysis Cost Estimator.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the aforesaid authorization was denied. The vote was
as follows: NOES: Trustees Chester, Digan, Flanagan, Kelly and Marciano; AYES:
Mayor Veneziale, Trustees O’Brien and Torino.
St. Paul’s Cost Estimator - Engage Consultant - Westerman Construction Co., Inc.
Board authorization is requested to engage Westerman Construction Co., Inc., 80 Eighth
Avenue, New York, New York to provide comparative analysis - Building Alteration and
Renovation Versus Demolition of the St. Paul’s School Main Building at cost of $69,000.
Request for Proposals (RFPs) were sent out to a total of eleven (11) firms and there were
three (3) responses. The engagement of this firm will allow the Village to move forward
in the evaluation of St. Paul’s and to establish a date for a resident poll. Funds are available
in Account 0H-7140-2103.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the aforesaid authorization was denied. The vote was
as follows: NOES: Trustees Chester, Digan, Flanagan, Kelly and Marciano; AYES:
Mayor Veneziale, Trustees O’Brien and Torino.
SUSPEND THE RULES AND PROCEDURES
On motion of Trustee Flanagan the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2022
RESOLVED, to suspend the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Trustees, to add
an item to the agenda for consideration, namely the changing of the name of the Mayor’s
Committee on St. Paul’s in order for it to be a Board of Trustees Committee and not a
Mayor’s Committee.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 8
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
After a short discussion by the Board of Trustees and Village Counsel, Trustee
Flanagan withdrew the item.
Mayor Veneziale recognized the following:
Paul Rothenbiller, 216 Kensington Road
Robert Vassalotti, 32 Brixton Road
Fred Smith, 10 Cambridge Avenue
There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting adjourned at
10:10 p.m.
Agenda
AGENDA
OCTOBER 27, 2022
7:30 P.M.
I. Welcome by Mayor to attendees.
II. Call to Order.
III. Comments by Department Heads, Village Administrator and Counsel on Agenda Items
(including Treasurer on Treasurer’s Report)
IV. Trustees/Mayor Questions/Comments.
V. Citizens Comments on Agenda Items.
VI. Approval of Minutes - October 13, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting.
VII. New Business
A. Formal Agenda
Appointments by the Mayor Subject to Board of Trustees Approval
1. Reappoint Sean O’Brien, 9 Maple Street, as a Member of the Architectural
Design Review Board, for a term to expire April 7, 2025.
(His term expired April 4, 2022)
2. Reappoint Elizabeth M. Bailey, 37 Chestnut Street, as a Member of the Environmental
Advisory Board, for a term to expire April 6, 2026.
(Her term expired April 4, 2022)
3. Reappoint Lauren Fonseca, 32 Roosevelt Street, as a Member of the Planning
Commission, for a term to expire April 7, 2025.
(Her term expired April 4, 2022)
4. Reappoint William P. Garry, 42 Locust Street, as a Member of the Board of
Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, for a term to expire
April 6, 2026.
(His term expired April 4, 2022)
NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 2022 (10/25/22)
B. Consent Calendar
Sick Leave
1. Two employees - Police and Public Works Departments.
Clerk’s Office
2. General Village Election - Setting of Village Election Date.
• The Village Election is held pursuant to Election Law §15-104, with the date of
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, between the hours of 12 Noon - 9:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s
Fieldhouse, 295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City.
Board of Trustees
3. St. Paul’s Cost Estimator Consultant - Transfer of Funds - Engage Consultant
Westerman Construction, Co., Inc.
• Board authorization is requested to transfer $12,000 to St. Paul’s Recreational
Facility from Contingent, additional funding needed for the Comparative Analysis
Cost Estimator.
• Board authorization is requested to engage Westerman Construction Co., Inc., 80
Eighth Avenue, New York, New York to provide comparative analysis - Building
Alternation and Renovation Versus Demolition of the St. Paul’s School Main
Building at a cost of $69,000. Request for Proposals (RFPs) were sent out to a
total of eleven (11) firms and there were three (3) responses). The engagement of
this firm will allow the Village to move forward in the evaluation of St. Paul’s and
to establish a date for a resident poll. (Capital Budget)
4. Temporary Speed Bumps.
• Board authorization is requested for the Village to purchase three (3) temporary
speed bumps for experimental use throughout the Village in order to test
implementation of recommendations in the recent Traffic Studies. The speed bumps
will be wide enough for use on Fourth Street and other Numbered Streets. Once
the Village has obtained the costs associated with the above, if a transfer of funds
is necessary, this item will be on the November 17th agenda for consideration and
approval.
5. Seventh Street Crosswalk Modification.
• Board authorization is requested to implement a recommendation presented in the
Traffic Study on Numbered Streets, on the Seventh Street Crosswalk running south
from Dunkin’ Donuts. The Village will prepare plans in preparation for a Request
for Proposals, to install a speed hump (approximately 25 feet wide) with bump outs
of the adjoining curbs to meet the speed hump and extend east at a reasonable
distance. The crosswalk and its entrances will be designed to be handicapped
accessible.
NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 2022 (10/25/22)
Public Works
6. Garden City Public Library Children’s Room Renovation - Transfer of Funds and
Change Order - Preferred Construction, Inc.
• Board authorization is requested to transfer $1,386.64 to Library Children’s Room
Capital Account from Reserve for Capital Improvements in order to pay for a
Change Order.
• Board authorization is requested to approve Change Order No. 1 submitted by
Preferred Construction, Inc., 47 Werman Court, Plainview, New York, for
circulation desk and office changes at a cost of $13,202.16.
7. Masonry Façade Restoration and New Roof System at Village Hall - Change Order
Cornerstone Restoration Group.
• Board authorization is requested to approve Change Order No. 1 submitted by
Cornerstone Restoration Group Corp., 73 Market Street, Yonkers, New York, to
make exterior repairs to the planting walls on the ground level of Village Hall at a
cost of $14,400.
8. Transfer of Funds.
• Board authorization is requested to transfer $9,389 to Engineer - Maintenance of
Software from Contingent, for the annual renewal of ArcGIS Licensing provided
by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (Esri), 380 New York Street,
Redlands, California for the period October 30, 2022 through October 29, 2023.
Recreation
9. Adelphi University - Use of Swimming Pool - Adelphi Swimming Pool to be utilized
by the Village Recreation Department for the “Learn to Swim Program”.
• Board authorization is requested for the Village to execute an Agreement with
Adelphi University for the use of their indoor pool for our “Learn to Swim
Program”. This program will begin on December 3, 2022 and conclude on
February 25, 2023 (make-up date of March 4, 2023). The use/rental fee of $4,000
has been waived; there is, however, a reimbursement cost of $1,200 for Adelphi
staffing costs and funds are available in the Recreation budget. Approximately
150 children participate in this program. Village Counsel has approved this
agreement as to form.
10. Edgemere Park Basketball and Tennis Court Rehabilitation - Change Order.
• Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order submitted by Gold
Coast Tennis, 31 Prospect Street, Huntington, New York, to have two (2) Pickleball
Courts painted on the Edgemere Park Tennis Court for a cost of $6,500. (Capital
Budget)
NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 2022 (10/25/22)
Award of Bids
11. Perennials, Bulbs and Annuals.
• Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Annuals, Perennials and
Bulbs to SiteOne Landscape Supply, 323 Long Island Avenue, Holtsville, New York,
low bidder, per unit cost, per item, on an “as needed basis” at an estimated cost of
$34,800. (Operating Budget)
External Communications
Permits
Parade
12. The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Inc., is requesting to hold
its Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2023 beginning at
1:00 p.m.
• Board authorization is requested to assemble in the parking lot between the
Supreme Court and County Court Courthouses and to parade on County Seat
Drive north to Old Country Road, left onto Old Country Road and right onto
Mineola Boulevard to Jericho Turnpike. This request is subject to receipt of an
original Certificate of Insurance and coordination with the Police and/or Fire
Departments.
On-Street Parking
13. (a) Scott Culpepper, 24 Franklin Court West (1)
(b) James L. Nieman, 24 Franklin Court West (1)
VIII. Citizen Comment on non-agenda items. (limited to four minutes each)
IX. Adjournment.
NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 2022 (10/25/22)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 13, 2022
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City in the County of
Nassau, New York, was held via Zoom video/audio (with Trustees, Department Heads
and Village Counsel and audience present in the Board Room) at 351 Stewart Avenue in
said Village on October 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Trustees Bruce J. Chester, Mary Carter
Flanagan, Charles P. Kelly, Lawrence N. Marciano, Jr., Thomas J.
O’Brien, and Bruce A. Torino.
Also Present: Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator
Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk
Kenneth O. Jackson, Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners
Irene Woo, Village Treasurer (via Zoom)
Giuseppe Giovanniello, Superintendent of Building Department
Matthew F. Pearn, Chief Fire Department
Gerard Fishberg, Cullen and Dykman, LLP
Absent: Trustee Terence P. Digan
Attendance: Approximately 27 in person and 25 (via Zoom)
The Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each
member of the Board.
Mayor Veneziale called the meeting to order and advised that recently hired
Anthony DeRosa has resigned his position with the Village as the Superintendent of
Public Works. He wished him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Mayor Veneziale advised that he has appointed Deputy Mayor O’Brien and
Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello to work with three (3) restaurant owners
to review the regulations for the Outdoor Dining Program.
Mayor Veneziale stated that first item on the agenda was a request from Chief
Matthew Pearn of the Garden City Fire Department for the approval of Garden City
Volunteer Firefighter Thomas C. Lamendola, Four Fairhaven Mall, Mineola, New York.
The Volunteer Fire Department formally accepted him into the Department at their
September 2022 monthly meeting.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, Thomas C. Lamendola
was approved by the Village Board of Trustees to be a Volunteer Firefighter for the
Garden City Fire Department.
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Mayor Veneziale called upon Ralph Suozzi along with the Department Heads
who spoke about their agenda items.
Conceptual Plan - Main Avenue. The Board of Trustees, Village Staff, as well
audience members discussed the Main Avenue Conceptual Plan. After much dialogue, it
was agreed that the Conceptual Plan will be reviewed by Village Staff as it relates to the
costs. As soon as the actual costs and the allocation of funds are reviewed and finalized
by Village Staff, for the Conceptual Plan, the Board of Trustees will review this matter
further for consideration and approval.
On motion of Trustee Flanagan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
authorization was approved.
Mayor Veneziale stated that the next item on the agenda was approval of the
minutes of the last meetings of the Board of Trustees.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on September 15, 2022 were reviewed,
and on motion of Trustee Chester were approved as presented.
The minutes of the special meeting held on September 22, 2022 were reviewed,
and on motion of Trustee Chester were approved as presented. (Trustees Flanagan and
Marciano abstained)
NEW BUSINESSFORMAL AGENDA
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
1. Application for Final Site Plan Approval - East Rock Coffee - 653 Franklin
Avenue. Mayor Veneziale stated that the Village is in receipt of an application for a
Final Site Plan approval and a waiver of off-street parking for East Rock Coffee, 653
Franklin Avenue.
Trustee Chester offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-2022
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII(A) of Chapter 200 of the Code of the Village
of Garden City, the Board of Trustees must review Site Plans and recommendations of
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Site Plans have been submitted by Mr. Kevin M. Walsh, Counsel,
Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP, 229 Seventh Street, Garden City, New York,
with regard to the Final Site Plan approval with regard to a waiver of off-street parking
for East Rock Coffee, 653 Franklin Avenue, Garden City; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the site plans pursuant to Section
200-82.5 of the Village Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its meeting on September 7, 2022,
approved the project; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Design Review Board, at its meeting on September
27, 2022, approved the project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is classified as an Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees hereby adopts a Negative Declaration
regarding the proposed action and in accordance with SEQRA, accordingly, no further
environmental review is required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Incorporated Village of Garden City approves the Site Plan submitted by Mr. Kevin M.
Walsh, Counsel, Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP, 229 Seventh Street, Garden
City, New York, with regard to the Final Site Plan approval with regard to a waiver of
off-street parking for East Rock Coffee, 653 Franklin Avenue, Garden City.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
CONSENT CALENDAR
FINANCE
1. Appropriation of Termination Reserves. Board authorization is requested to
appropriate $5,501.63 from Account 0A.8670.0000, Reserve for Compensated Absences,
to Account 0A.9000.1220 Termination Payout, for employees who have left Village
service, Samantha Perry (Recreation - $254.42) and Tom McGerty (Recreation -
$5,247.21).
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
SICK LEAVE
FINANCE
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1. Sick Leave - Reynolds. Board authorization is requested to pay Catherine
Reynolds, Buyer, Finance Department, from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022, or
such earlier date as she may be able to return to work as determined by the Village
medical advisor and pursuant to the provisions of the contract between the Incorporated
Village of Garden City and the CSEA Supervisory Contract, which became effective
June 1, 2021.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
POLICE
2. Sick Leave - Six Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay Police
Sergeant Keith Wehr, Police Officer Kyle Lucia, Police Officer Matthew Egan, Police
Officer Matthew Baard, Police Officer Nicholas Pumilia and Police Officer Jana
Wiggins, through November 17, 2022, or such earlier date as they may be able to return
to work as determined by the Village medical advisor and pursuant to the provisions of
the contract between the Incorporated Village of Garden City and the Police Benevolent
Association, which became effective June 1, 2020.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
PUBLIC WORKS
3. Sick Leave - Maelia. Board authorization is requested to pay Eamon Maelia,
Moter Equipment Operator, Sanitation Department, through October 31, 2022, or such
earlier date as he may be able to return to duty as determined by the Village medical
advisor and pursuant to the provisions of the contract between the Incorporated Village of
Garden City and the Civil Service Employees' Association, which became effective June
1, 2021.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
4. Sick Leave - Three Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay
Frederick Kezer, Sanitation Worker, Sanitation Department, William Brower, Motor
Equipment Operator, Sanitation Department and John Valentine, Motor Equipment
Operator, Street Department through November 17, 2022, or such earlier date as they
may be able to return to duty as determined by the Village medical advisor and pursuant
to the provisions of the contract between the Incorporated Village of Garden City and the
Civil Service Employees' Association, which became effective June 1, 2021.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
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RECREATION
5. Sick Leave - Two Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay
Michael Berrios, Senior Motor Equipment Operator, Recreation and Parks Department
and Robert Vaughn, Laborer, Recreation and Parks Department through November 17,
2022, or such earlier date as they may be able to return to duty as determined by the
Village medical advisor and pursuant to the provisions of the contract between the
Incorporated Village of Garden City and the Civil Service Employees' Association,
which became effective June 1, 2021.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
POLICE
1. Conference Attendance - Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program. Board
authorization is requested for Police Officer Gunnels to attend the Motor Carrier Safety
Assistance Program to be held in Albany, New York. This training is a two-part course,
October 17 through October 21, 2022 and November 28 through December 2, 2022, at an
approximate cost of $1,500. Funds are available in Account 0A.3120.4120.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, Police Officer James
Gunnels, was authorized to attend the aforesaid conference and to be reimbursed for such
expenses as he may incur in connection therewith.
BUILDING
1. GIS Services - Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to transfer
$8,800 to Account 0A.3620.4460 Building - Contractual Services from Account
0A.3620.1010 Building - Regular Salary, to fund GIS Support Services.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
2. Engagement of Professional Services - Chris M. Kobos, PMP - H2M
Architects and Engineers. Board authorization is requested to engage Chris M. Kobos,
PMP, H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, to
provide GIS Services in support of the Village’s ongoing Tyler Technology EnerGov and
EAM Software implementations for fiscal year 2022/23 at a cost of $8,800.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
3. Plan Review and Inspection Services - Transfer of Funds. Board authorization
is requested to transfer $30,000 to Account 0A.3620.4460 Building - Contractual
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Services from Account 0A.3620.1010 Building - Regular Salary, to fund Consulting
Services from Richard Barbieri.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
4. Engagement of Professional Services - Richard Barbieri. Board authorization
is requested to engage Richard Barbieri, Three Cape Road, Amityville, New York, to
provide Plan Review Services on an as-needed basis through January 2023, for Plan
Review and Inspection Services at an approximate cost of $30,000.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Acceptance of Maintenance Bond - Well No. 7 - Emergency Rehabilitation.
Board authorization is requested to accept Maintenance Bond No. 30163954 from A.C.
Schultes, Inc., 664 South Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, who was
the contractor for the Well No. 7 Emergency Rehabilitation. This guarantees for eighteen
(18) months the completed work from the date of acceptance of the Bond. The Bond is in
the amount of $132,101.37. Village Counsel has reviewed the Maintenance Bond and
approves it as to form.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
2. Acceptance of Maintenance Bond - Interim Emerging Contaminant Removal
at Clinton Road Plant. Board authorization is requested to accept Maintenance Bond No.
015210702M from Philip Ross Industries, Inc., 88 Duryea Road, Melville, New York,
who was the contractor for the Interim Emerging Contaminant Removal at Clinton Road
Plant (Well Nos. 10 and 11). It is requested that the Board accept the Maintenance Bond
which guarantees for eighteen (18) months the completed work from the date of
acceptance of the Bond. The Bond is in the amount of $1,886,413.19. Village Counsel
has reviewed the Maintenance Bond and approves it as to form.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
3. Garden City Village Hall Business Office Asbestos Abatement Ceiling
Removal - 2022 - Ratify Change Order. Board authorization is requested to ratify a
Change Order submitted by B and Y Consulting Corporation, 635 Park Road, Morris
Plains, New Jersey, for additional asbestos removal at a cost of $19,106. Funds are
available in Account 0H.1620.2047.
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On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
4. Rehabilitation of Monuments - Modify Description of Capital Project. Board
authorization is requested to Modify the Description of the 2020-2021 Capital Project for
the Rehabilitation of Monuments to include the walkway and curb cut from the Village
sidewalk to the Gazebo on the Village Green. There is no change to the funding of this
Capital Project.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
5. Rehabilitation of Monuments - Approve Proposal - J.T. Masonry and
Landscaping, Inc. Board authorization is requested to approve the proposal submitted by
J.T. Masonry and Landscaping, Inc., P.O. Box 1006, Levittown, New York, to perform
work on the walkway and curb cut from the Village sidewalk to the Gazebo on the
Village Green at a cost of $23,500. Funds are available in Account 0H.1230.2011.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
6. GIS Support Services - Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to
transfer $6,000 to Account 0A.1440.4460 Engineer - Contractual Services from Account
0A.1440.1010 Engineer - Regular Salary, for additional funding of GIS Support Services
provided by H2M Architects and Engineers. The rates for GIS Support were approved at
the June 2, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
AWARD OF BIDS
1. Garden City Village Hall First Floor Renovations. Reported that a tabulation
of bids had been circulated to each member of the Board for the Garden City Village Hall
First Floor Renovations and it was recommended that the bid be awarded to GTX
Construction Associates, Corp., 80 Henry Street, Freeport, New York, low bidder, at a
cost of $241,500. Specification pickups reached a total of thirteen companies and
thirteen bids were received. Bid specifications were advertised on New York State
Contract Reporter. Funds are available in Account 0H.1620.2047.
On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 100-2022
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RESOLVED, that the proposal of GTX Construction Associates, Corp., 80 Henry
Street, Freeport, New York, at a cost of $241,500 be and the same hereby is accepted,
this being the lowest and best bid received.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator and Clerk be and they
hereby are authorized on behalf of the Village to execute a contract with GTX
Construction Associates, Corp., for this work, pursuant to the terms and conditions set
forth in the request for bids and in the proposal submitted by said Company, the form of
contract to be approved by Village Counsel; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other bids be rejected.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
2. Garden City Public Library HVAC System Replacement - Increase Capital
Project. Board authorization is requested to increase the amount of the Capital Project
from $1,159,000 to $1,773,000.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
3. Garden City Public Library HVAC System Replacement - Transfer Funds -
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Board authorization is requested to transfer
$700,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this Project.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
4. Garden City Library HVAC System Supplemental Bond Resolution -
Amending Bond Resolution. Board authorization is requested to approve the amending
of the Bond Resolution adopted on June 18, 2020 in the amount of $1,159,000 relating to
the Replacement of the Improvements to the Library HVAC System to $1,773,000 as
provided by Bond Counsel.
Trustee Torino offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 101-2022:
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF
GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED OCTOBER 13,
2022, APPROPRIATING $614,000 IN ADDITION TO
THE $1,159,000 HERETOFORE APPROPRIATED FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF UPGRADES AND
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIBRARY HVAC SYSTEM,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $614,000
FROM AVAILABLE VILLAGE FUNDS TO PAY SAID
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION, AS A SUPPLEMENT
TO THE $1,159,000 BONDS HERETOFORE
AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED BY THE VILLAGE FOR
SUCH PURPOSE
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, IN THE
COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of
not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Board of Trustees) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York
(herein called the “Village”), has heretofore authorized the construction of upgrades and
improvements to the Library HVAC system (the “Project”) at the estimated maximum
cost of $1,159,000. The Village has now determined that the estimated maximum cost of
said Project is $1,773,000 and $614,000 is hereby appropriated for such purpose, in
addition to the $1,159,000 heretofore appropriated. The plan of financing includes the
expenditure of not to exceed $614,000 from available Village funds to pay said additional
appropriation, the issuance of Village bonds in the amount of $1,159,000 (heretofore
issued pursuant to the bond resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees on June 18,
2020), and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village
to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due
and payable.
Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the Project is hereby restated to be
$1,773,000 and the plan of financing, as originally stated in the bond resolution dated
June 18, 2020, is hereby restated as reflected herein. The expenditure of $614,000 to pay
said additional appropriation from available Village funds is hereby authorized.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on roll call, which
resulted as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
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5. Garden City Library HVAC System. Reported that a tabulation of bids had
been circulated to each member of the Board for the Garden City Library HVAC System
and it was recommended that the bid be awarded to Intricate Tech Solutions, LTD, 98
Mahan Street, West Babylon, New York, low bidder, at a cost of $1,705,000.
Specification pickups reached a total of five companies and five bids were received. Bid
specifications were advertised on New York State Contract Reporter. Funds are available
in Account 0H.7410.2012.
On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2022
RESOLVED, that the proposal of Intricate Tech Solutions, LTD, 98 Mahan
Street, West Babylon, New York, at a cost of $1,705,000, be and the same hereby is
accepted, this being the lowest and best bid received.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator and Clerk be and they
hereby are authorized on behalf of the Village to execute a contract with Intricate Tech
Solutions, LTD, for this work, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the
request for bids and in the proposal submitted by said Company, the form of contract to
be approved by Village Counsel; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other bids be rejected.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 7
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
6. Renewal of Contract Award for Streetlight Poles and Luminaires and
Accessories - Light Poles - Champion Wire and Cable, LLC. Board authorization is
requested to exercise the first renewal year option contained in the competitively bid
contract, under the same terms and conditions, for Streetlight Poles, Luminaires and
Accessories, that was awarded on October 7, 2021, to Chamption Wire and Cable, LLC, ,
695 Summa Avenue, Westbury, New York, at the same prices and conditions, for items
to be ordered on an “as needed basis”, based upon unit costs, for the partial bid for Item
Nos. 43-46. Funds are available in Account 0A.5182.4010.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
7. Renewal of Contract Award for Streetlight Poles and Luminaires and
Accessories - Light Poles - Magniflood, Inc. Board authorization is requested to exercise
the first renewal year option contained in the competitively bid contract, under the same
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terms and conditions, for Streetlight Poles, Luminaires and Accessories, that was
awarded on October 7, 2021, to Magniflood, Inc., 7200 New Horizons Boulevard,
Amityville, New York, at the same prices and conditions, for items to be ordered on an
“as needed basis”, based upon unit costs, for the partial bid for Item Nos. 32-33. Funds
are available in Account 0A.5182.4010.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
8. Renewal of Contract Award for Streetlight Poles and Luminaires and
Accessories - Light Poles - Sentry Electric Co., Inc. Board authorization is requested to
exercise the first renewal year option contained in the competitively bid contract, under
the same terms and conditions, for Streetlight Poles, Luminaires and Accessories, that
was awarded on October 7, 2021, to Sentry Electric Co., Inc., 185 Buffalo Avenue,
Freeport, New York, at the same prices and conditions, for items to be ordered on an “as
needed basis”, based upon unit costs, for the partial bid for Item Nos. 6 and 10-12. Funds
are available in Account 0A.5182.4010.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
PERMITS:
1. Mr. Bert Cunningham, writing on behalf of the Long Island Chapter of the 42nd
Division Association, requesting to hold its annual Veteran’s Day observance and wreath
placement at the 42nd Division Monument on Saturday, November 5, 2022 beginning at
12 noon. He also extends an invitation to the Mayor and Board of Trustees to attend the
ceremony.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments.
2. William Bradford Turner Post No. 265, American Legion, requested
authorization to conduct a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022,
commencing at 10:45 a.m. in the area surrounding the Veterans Memorial at the Library
on Seventh Street.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved, subject to coordination with the Fire, Police and Recreation Departments.
3. American Legion Auxiliary, William Bradford Turner Post, Unit 265,
requested authorization to distribute poppies in the area surrounding the Veterans
Memorial at the Library on Seventh Street on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022,
one hour before and one hour after the service that will be held at that location.
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On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
4. Mrs. RoseAnn Vernice, President, Western Property Owners’ Association, P.
O. Box 7976, requesting permission for the Western Section of the Village to host their
annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 9, 2022, beginning at 6:00
p.m., at the green located at the end of Plattsdale Road (south end of New Hyde Park
Road).
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments.
Solicit
5. Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 55, requesting
to sell poinsettias and wreaths door-to door, beginning October 22, 2022 until distribution
on December 3, 2022, Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Invited call backs only
between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved, subject to compliance with Chapter 155 of the Village Code.
6. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 322, first female Troop of Scouts, requesting to
sell packs of stationery cards featuring artwork by the Scouts, beginning October 22,
2022 until distribution in December, Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Invited
call backs only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved, subject to compliance with Chapter 155 of the Village Code.
On-Street Parking
7. (a) Ralph and Debbie Pastore, 19 Franklin Court East (2)
(b) Alexandra and Daphne Spirakis, 20 Franklin Court (2)
(c) Virginia Cook, 26 Franklin Court (1)
(d) Christian Westermann, 27 Franklin Court (1)
(e) Sean McCord, 37 Franklin Court (1)
(f) Jane M. Maguire, 40 Franklin Court East (1)
(g) Margaret M. Murphy, 47 Franklin Court (1)
(h) Patricia Logan, 48 Franklin Court (1)
(i) Patricia A. McGinnis, 15 Meadow Street (1)
(j) Thomas Blaha, 17 Meadow Street (1)
(k) Erin and Mike Fleischmann, 25 Meadow Street (2)
(l) Chris Valerakis, 27 Meadow Street (1)
(m) Marilyn and William Prager, 16 Franklin Court (2)
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On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. Presentation by the Mayor’s Committee on Village Governance with regard to
the Committee’s Recommendations, dated May 27, 2022. Mr. John Cantwell and Mr.
Donald MacLeod, Members of the Mayor’s Committee gave a short presentation on the
proposed changes to the structure of the Board of Trustees with regard to term limits as
well as possible changes to the various Boards and Commissions for the Village. The
Board requested that Village Counsel Fishberg look into these suggestions and report
back to the Board so that the Board of Trustees can consider the suggested changes and
that there can be further discussion with the public.
Mayor Veneziale recognized the following:
Lynn Krug, Two Wydler Court
Frank McDonough, 141 Hampton Road
Kathy Auro, Four Merillon Avenue
Steve Gorray, 44 Cambridge Avenue
Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street
Donald MacLeod, 10 Westbury Road
Judy Courtney, Three Tremont Street
Richard Corrao, 197 Meadbrook Road
Jack Hartog, 82 Second Street
Paul Rothenbiller, 216 Kensington Road
There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting adjourned at
9:50 p.m.
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