Board of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 5, 2023 A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City in the County of Nassau, New York, was held via Zoom Webinar (with Trustees, Department Heads and Village Counsel and audience present in the Board Room) at 351 Stewart Avenue in said Village on October 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Trustees Bruce J. Chester (via Zoom), Edward T. Finneran, Michele Beach Harrington, Charles P. Kelly, Lawrence N. Marciano, Jr., Michael J. Sullivan and Bruce A. Torino. Also Present: Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk Kenneth O. Jackson, Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners Irene Woo, Village Treasurer Giuseppe Giovanniello, Superintendent of Building Department Matthew Pearn, Chief Fire Department Paul Blake, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs John Borroni, Superintendent of Public Works Gary Fishberg, Cullen and Dykman, LLP Attendance: Approximately 20 in person and 30 (via Zoom) The Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each member of the Board. Mayor Flanagan called the meeting to order and stated that the first item on the agenda was the Oath of Office for 2 new Police Officers. Deputy Mayor Marciano administered the Oaths of Office to Police Officer Christopher Theodorou and Police Officer Geoffrey Martinez of the Garden City Police Department and offered congratulations. Mayor Flanagan stated that the evening will begin with the Board of Trustees taking Quick Residents comments from those who wish to speak about any item for no more than one minute each for a limit of thirty minutes. Mayor Flanagan called upon Ralph Suozzi along with the Department Heads who spoke about their agenda items. Mayor Flanagan 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 13, 2023 were reviewed, and on motion of Trustee Torino were approved as presented. The minutes of the special meeting held on September 26, 2023 were reviewed, and on motion of Trustee Kelly were approved as presented. (Trustees Kelly and Marciano abstained) NEW BUSINESS SUSPEND THE RULES AND PROCEDURES On motion of Trustee Kelly the following resolution was offered:  RESOLUTION NO. 143-2023 RESOLVED, to suspend the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Trustees, to add an item to the Consent Calendar, namely, to add Board authorization for the Board of Trustees to authorize the Garden City Police Department to incur overtime as needed at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary’s Haunted Hikes beginning Friday October 13, 2023 through October 28, 2023. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. Garden City Bird Sanctuary Haunted Hikes. Board authorization is requested to authorize the Garden City Police Department to incur overtime as needed at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary’s Haunted Hikes beginning Friday, October 13, 2023 through October 28, 2023. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. FORMAL AGENDA APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR: Ralph V. Suozzi, is hereby appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term of office coterminous with that of the Village Clerk, which position of Registrar of Vital Statistics shall carry no salary. RESOLUTION NO. 144-2023 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Ralph V. Suozzi, as Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Incorporated Village of Garden City to serve for a term of office coterminous with that of the Village Clerk and which position of Registrar of Vital Statistics shall carry no salary, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 Carried. SITE PLAN APPROVAL 1. Application for Final Amended Site Plan Approval – Tony’s Tacos LLC – 118 Seventh Street. The Village is in receipt of an application for a Final Site Plan approval in connection with an application for Tony’s Tacos LLC, 118 Seventh Street, Garden City, New York. Trustee Sullivan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 145-2023 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, Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis LLP, 229 Seventh Street, Suite 200, Garden City, New York with regard to the Final Site Plan approval with regard to a new restaurant Tony’s Tacos LLC, 118 Seventh Street, Garden City; and 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 6, 2023, approved the project; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Design Review Board, at its meeting on August 29, 2023, approved the project; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals, at its meeting on May 16, 2023, 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, Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis LLP, 229 Seventh Street, Suite 200, Garden City, New York, on behalf of Tony’s Tacos LLC. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Flanagan requested that Item #6 (Assignment of the License Agreement with HBS Leasehold LLC regarding the property to the west of 1200 Franklin Avenue to New York University) and Item #7 (License Agreement with U.S. REIF 1300 Franklin Avenue New York LLC) be removed from the Consent Calendar and deferred to the next Board of Trustees meeting on October 19, 2023. FINANCE 1. Transfer of Funds - 2023/24 Fiscal Year. Board authorization is requested to transfer funds as follows: $35,000 to Account 0F.8340.4020 – Transmission and Distribution – Maintenance and Equipment from Account 0F.8340.1010 Transmission and Distribution – Regular Salary for the painting and inspection of fire hydrants. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid recommendation was approved, and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. SICK LEAVE POLICE 1. Sick Leave - Hennessy. Board authorization is requested to pay Police Detective Paul Hennessey through November 2, 2023, or such earlier date as he 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 Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. PUBLIC WORKS 2. Sick Leave - Quinones. Board authorization is requested to pay Ray Quinones, Motor Equipment Operator, Sanitation Worker, Sanitation Department, through November 2, 2023, 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 Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. RECREATION 3. Sick Leave - Genna. Board authorization is requested to pay Andrea Genna, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation and Parks Department, through November 2, 2023, or such earlier date as she 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 Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Village of Garden City Lactation Accommodation Policy. Board authorization is requested for the Village to adopt a Lactation Accommodation Policy, Break Time for Nursing Employees and Lactation Accommodation, in accordance with New York Labor Law subsection 206-c. Village Labor Counsel has reviewed this Policy and approves it as to form. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. POLICE 1. Defense and Indemnification of Certain Members of the Police Department. Board authorization is requested for Defense and Indemnification of certain members of the Police Department, pursuant to Village Code, Chapter 9, subject to the exceptions and conditions therein and to the extent permitted by law. Trustee Sullivan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  RESOLUTION NO. 146-2023 WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to File a Claim was received by the Village Clerk’s Office on September 14, 2023, vs. The County of Nassau, The Town of Hempstead, The Incorporated Village of Garden City and certain members of the Garden City Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Garden City Village Board of Trustees finds that based upon the investigation of the Police Commissioner recommendation regarding same to date and subject to any further determination to the contrary, all allegations regarding the acts/omissions of Police Officers occurred while the aforementioned were acting within the scope of his public service and in the discharge of his duties and were not in violation of any rule or regulation of the Village at the time the alleged incident occurred and the damages were allegedly sustained; as a result thereof, the Board adopts the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and authorizes the Defense and Indemnification of certain Police Officers pursuant to Village Code, Chapter 9, subject to the exceptions and conditions therein and to the extent permitted by law for the above incident. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on roll call which resulted as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. 2. Grant Contract - New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee - Seat Belt Mobilization and Regular PTS Enforcement - Ratify - 2023. Board authorization is requested to ratify an Agreement which shall commence on October 1, 2023 and terminate on September 30, 2024, with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. This is Federally Funded Statewide Police Traffic Services Program whose goal is to increase seatbelt usage and reduce dangerous driving behaviors in an effort to reduce serious injury and death from traffic crashes. Village Counsel has reviewed this Agreement and approves it as to form. o Seat Belt Mobilization Enforcement $ 8,985 o Regular PTS Enforcement $22,116 Total $31,101 On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. RECREATION 1. Community Park Retaining Wall – Change Order – Galvin Brothers Inc./Madhue Contracting. Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order submitted by Galvin Brothers Inc./Madhue Contracting, 159 Steamboat Road, Great Neck, New York to install additional fencing and screening on the wall at a cost of $14,518.30. Funds are available in Account 0H.7110.2034. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Acceptance of Donation – Garden City Athletic Association. Board authorization is requested to accept a gift from the Garden City Athletic Association to the Village of two (2) shade trees and six (6) picnic benches, with associated landscaping, at Community Field Number 2, in memory of Timothy Gewart. The total amount of the gift is valued at $12,182.62. On motion of Trustee Sullivan the following resolution was offered:  RESOLUTION NO. 147-2023 WHEREAS, the Garden City Athletic Association has requested to make a gift of two (2) shade trees and six (6) picnic benches, with associated landscaping, at Community Field Number 2 in memory of Timothy Gewart. The Recreation and Parks Department will coordinate the purchase and installation of the trees and picnic benches. WHEREAS, the Village desires to accept such gift; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Village Board has considered the factors of its Gifts and Donations Policy and hereby determines to accept the unconditional gift of two (2) shade trees and six (6) picnic benches, with associated landscaping, at an estimated value of $12,182.62. The Recreation and Parks Department will coordinate the purchase and installation of these benches. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Masonry Façade Restoration and New Roof System at Village Hall – Ratify Change Order – Cornerstone Restoration Corporation. Board authorization is requested to ratify the Change Order submitted by Cornerstone Restoration Corp., 43 Roberts Road, New City, New York, for additional work performed, at a cost of $5,319.12. Funds are available in Account 0H.1620.2052. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Permanent Construction of AOP Treatment – Change Order – Philip Ross Industries, Inc. Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order submitted by Philip Ross Industries, Inc., 88 Duryea Road, Melville, New York, for additional work that was mandated by the Nassau County Department of Health after the design and construction was completed at the Garden City Country Club (Wells 13 and 14), at a cost of $46,411.00. Funds are available in Account 0F.0184.0000. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 3. Seventh Street Crosswalk Improvements 2023 – Transfer of Funds – J. Anthony Enterprises. Board authorization is requested to transfer $1,122.84 to Account 0H.7110.2030, Seventh Street Improvements, from Account 0H.7110.2034, Retaining Wall Replacement. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid recommendation was approved and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. 4. Sevent Street Crosswalk Improvements 2023 – Change Order – J. Anthony Enterprises. Board authorization is requested to approve the following Change Order Number 1, submitted by J. Anthony Enterprises, 175 Engineers Road, Hauppauge, New York, for additional work needed, at a cost of $26,122.84. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved.  5. Permanent Building Construction for Emerging Contaminant Treatment at the Waterworks Plant Site (Well Number 7) – Change Orders – Web Construction Corp. Board authorization is requested to approve the following Change Orders submitted by Web Construction Corp., 260 East Second Street, Mineola, New York. • Change Order No. 2 for driveway revisions at a cost of $45,337.10. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforementioned authorization was approved. • Change Order No. 3 for carbon disposal at a cost of $4,877.50. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforementioned authorization was approved. • Change Order No. 4 to change the concrete sidewalk to asphalt paving at a cost of $2,420.00. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforementioned authorization was approved. 6. Construction of Crosswalk on South Avenue – Create a New Capital Project – Pratt Brothers, Inc. Board authorization is requested to create a new Capital Project for the Construction of Crosswalk on South Avenue. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 7. Construction of Crosswalk on South Avenue – Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to transfer $65,000 to Capital Project – Construction of Crosswalk on South Avenue from Account 0H-7110-2034, Retaining Wall Replacement, to fund the completion of work. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. 8. Construction of Crosswalk on South Avenue – Engagement of Professional Services – Pratt Brothers, Inc. Board authorization is requested to engage Pratt Brothers, Inc., 333 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York, as approved by the Traffic Commission at their September 13, 2023 meeting, with work to be performed per the 2023 Curb, Sidewalk and Road Improvements Contract. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 9. Engineering and Construction Services for Water Main Replacement on Clinton Road from Commercial Avenue to Meadow Street – Engagement of Professional Services – H2M Architects and Engineers. Board authorization is requested to engage H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, for professional engineering and construction services related to the replacement of water mains on Clinton Road from Commercial Ave to Meadow Street, at a proposed fee of $89,000. Funds are available in Account 0F.1052.0000. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 10. Civil Engineering Design Development and Construction Management and Inspection Services for a New Sanitary Sewer System on Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane – Create a New Capital Project. Board authorization is requested to create a new Capital Project for the Sewer Improvements Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved.  11. Civil Engineering Design Development and Construction Management and Inspection Services for a New Sanitary Sewer System on Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane –Bond Resolution. Board authorization is requested to approve a Bond Resolution for the Civil Engineering Design Development and Construction Management and Inspection Services for a New Sanitary Sewer System on Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane in the amount of $150,000, as provided by Bond Counsel. Trustee Sullivan offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.148-2023 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED OCTOBER 5, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 TO FINANCE THE PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED NEW SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ON 12TH STREET AND GOLF CLUB LANE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $150,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT 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”), is hereby authorized to issue bonds in an principal amount not to exceed $150,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance the preparation of preliminary plans and specifications in connection with the proposed new sanitary sewer system on 12th Street and Golf Club Lane. Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $150,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated for such purpose. The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $150,000 to finance said appropriation, 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 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 62 of the Law, is five (5) years. (b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department. (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will not exceed five (5) years. Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Village by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, and as to the execution of agreements for credit enhancements, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (d) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the foregoing resolution, in summary, together with a Notice attached in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Law in the official newspaper of the Village. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: AYES: 7 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. 12. Civil Engineering Design Development and Construction Management and Inspection Services for a New Sanitary Sewer System on Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane – Engagement of Professional Services – D&B Engineers and Architects. Board authorization is requested to engage D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, to perform the engineering design development and construction management and inspection services for a new Sanitary Sewer System on Twelfth Street and Golf Club Lane, at an estimated cost of $120,000. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 13. Limited Sewer Study – Franklin Avenue and Eleventh Street – Amendment Number 1 – D&B Engineers and Architects. Board authorization is requested to approve Amendment Number 1, submitted by D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, for additional engineering services related to a review and revised calculations based on new flow information provided by 1111 Franklin Avenue, at a proposed fee of $6,500. The Limited Sewer Study in the surrounding area of Franklin Avenue and Eleventh Street was approved by the Board of Trustees at the July 20, 2023 meeting at a cots of $9,000. Funds are available in Account 0F.8310.4460. On motion of Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 14. Engagement of Professional Services – RAZOROOTER II Root Control – Duke’s Root Control, Inc. Board authorization is requested to engage Duke’s Root Control, Inc., 1020 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse, New York, for the Chemical Treatment of Sanitary Sewers at a cost of $28,997.76. Duke’s is the only commercial applicator Sewer Sciences, Inc., licensed to apply RAZOROOTER II in New York. They are registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Protection. Funds are available in Account 0A.8120.4460. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 15. Purchase of a Ford Truck – Transfer of Funds – Van Bortel Ford. Board authorization is requested to transfer $2,288.30 from Account 0H.7110.2034 to Account 0H.8160.2000. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. 16. Purchase of a Truck. Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-550 from Van Bortel Ford, 71 Marsh Road East, Rochester, New York, under the Onondaga Bid ONGOV-106-19-2024, at a cost of $118,509.25. This truck replaces Street Department Truck Number 533. Funds are available in Account 0H.8160.2000. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. AWARD BIDS 1. Renewal of Street Light Maintenance Contract – Denis O’Regan Electric, Inc. Board authorization is requested to renew the existing contract with Denis O’Regan Electric, Inc. 5 Helen Place, Glen Cove, New York. Under the terms and conditions of the existing contract, the Village and Contractor have a 24-month renewal at the bid prices. This renewal is at a total annual cost of $93,600 for routine monthly maintenance and an estimated cost of $100,000 for various street lighting parts to be ordered on an as needed basis. Funding is available in Account OA.5182.4460. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Renewal of the Village Building and Vehicle Cleaning Services – Island Wide Building Services Group. Board authorization is requested to renew the existing contract with Island Wide Building Services Group, 80 Otis Street, West Babylon, New York, for an additional year for the original unit price bid amounts, with the understanding that the Garden City Library will only be extended for 90 days and then reviewed for future consideration. Funds are available in Account 0A.1620.4460. On motion of Trustee Sullivan 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 4, 2023 beginning at 12 noon. He also extends an invitation to the Mayor and Board of Trustees to attend the ceremony. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments. 2. The Turkey Trot Committee of Garden City, Inc., requested to hold its 46th Annual Running of the Garden City Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 and further requested the use of the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23, 2023. On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved, subject to receipt of an original Certificate of Insurance, payment of the fees as per the fee schedule (50% of the combined Incorporated Village of Garden City’s expenses, not to exceed $5,000) and coordination with the Police Department. 3. 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, 2023, 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 Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments. On-Street Parking 4. (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) Sean McCoyd, 37 Franklin Court (1) (e) Margaret Murphy, 47 Franklin Court (1) (f) Patricia Logan, 48 Franklin Court (1) (g) Chris Valerakis, 27 Meadow Street (1) (h) Marilyn and William Prager, 16 Franklin Court (2) (i) Andrew Hulse and Yvonne Visca, 23 Franklin Court (2) (j) Patricia McGinnis, 15 Meadow Street (1) On motion of Trustee Sullivan and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. Mayor Flanagan recognized the following: John Wilton, President, Garden City Chamber of Commerce Tom Lamberti, 57 First Street Kathy Wysocki, 38 Locust George Salem, 24 St. Paul’s Place Steve Gorray, 44 Cambridge Avenue Ryan Mulrooney, 147 Hampton Road Debbie Brandewiede, 112 Fifth Street Emidio Morizio, 3 Roderick Lane Bob Davis, 52 Third Street Bob Orosz, 28 Grove Street Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street Robert Vassalotti (zoom), 32 Brixton Road  There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.