Board of Trustees

AGENDA JUNE 26, 2025 7:30 P.M. I. Welcome by Mayor to attendees. II. Call to Order. III. Quick resident comments, no more than one minute each. (Limit of 10 minutes) IV. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting June 5, 2025. V. Presentation of Citation to Junior Alvarado. VI. Comments by Department Heads, Village Administrator and Counsel on Agenda Items. VII. Mayor/Trustees Questions/Comments/Announcements. VIII. Brief Update from the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. IX. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items. X. New Business A. Formal Agenda Appointments by the Mayor Subject to Board of Trustees Approval 1. Appoint Celia Peterson, 39 Spruce Street, as a Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, for a term to expire April 5, 2027. (Completing term of Alison Parks) 2. Reappoint Lawrence Quinn, 158 Tanners Pond Road, as a Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, for a term to expire on April 2, 2028. (His term expired April 1, 2024) B. Consent Calendar Finance 1. Transfer of Funds (2024-25 Fiscal Year) a) $4,000.00 to Refuse & Garbage-Part-Time Help from Central Garage-Regular Salary. Funds needed to cover budget shortfall in Sanitation Part-Time Help for fiscal year 2024-25. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – JULY 17, 2025 2. Appropriation of Revenue – Police. a) Under the New York State Civil Practice Law, certain funds received from forfeiture of assets are restricted to fund “unbudgeted” police expenditures. At the close of the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village had $33,636.88 held in Reserve. These funds are restricted under this statute and Board authorization is requested to appropriate this amount to Police-CPLR Programs in the 2025/26 fiscal year. b) Funds in the amount of $92,905.27 were received from forfeiture property of crime proceeds from past cases. As set forth in Article 13-A Section 1349 of the NYS Practice Laws and Rules, these funds will be used for non-budgeted expenses. Board approval is requested to appropriate these funds from Forfeiture of Crime Proceeds to Police-CPLR Programs. 3. Appropriation of Termination Reserves. • Board authorization is requested to appropriate $24,594.21 from Reserves from Compensated Absences to Termination Payout, for an employee who has left Village service, as follows: o Barnych, Stephen (Parks) $24,594.21 100% General Fund 4. Cullen & Dykman. • Board authorization is requested to allocate an additional $30,795 to Cullen & Dykman for the Casino matter for the rest of the 2024-25 fiscal year. Funds are available in the Legal Fees account. Sick Leave 5. Seven employees – Police (2), Recreation and Parks (1) and Public Works (4). Board of Trustees 6. Transfer of Funds – Agreement with Pracademic Partners. • Board authorization is requested to transfer funds in the amount of $20,000 from Contingent to Board of Trustees-Consultant Fees. • Board authorization is requested to approve the agreement with Pracademic Partners, Livonia, New York, to assist with the hiring of a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00. Police 7. Attend Conference – New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Training. • Board authorization is requested to approve the attendance of Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and Inspector Gerard Kneisel to travel to Monticello, New York, to attend a New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Training. This is a four- day (4) training conference from July 12, 2025 through July 16, 2025. Estimated expenses are not to exceed $5,000 and funds are available in Travel and Training. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – JULY 17, 2025 Recreation 8. Purchase of Equipment – Hustler Super Z Mower. • Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of a new Hustler Super Z Mower with additional Mulch Kit from Hustler Turf, Cincinnati, Ohio, in the amount of $29,583.00 through Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-THE. This item was included in the approved Fiscal Year 25/26 budget. The total cost came in $1,583.00 over budget, but funds are available in Recreation Equipment due to substantial savings on a different purchase. (Capital Budget) 9. Purchase of Equipment – Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder. • Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of a Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder from Vermeer North Atlantic, 805 Grundy Avenue, Holbrook, New York, at a cost of $73,314.78 through Sourcewell Contract No. 010925-VRM. This item was included in the approved Fiscal Year 25/26 budget. This item came in $281.78 over budget, but money is available in Recreation Equipment due to substantial savings on a different purchase. (Capital Budget) 10. Purchase of Equipment – Gehl V330 Gen-2 Skid Loader. • Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of a Gehl V330 Gen-2 Skid Loader from All Island Equipment Corp, 39 Jersey Street, West Babylon, New York, at a cost of $71,557.89 through Sourcewell Contract No. 020223-MAI. This item was included in the approved Fiscal Year 25/26 budget. This item came in $1,557.89 over budget, but money is available in Recreation Equipment due to substantial savings on a different purchase. (Capital Budget) Public Works 11. Gun Range Refurbishment – Transfer of Funds – Change Order. • Board authorization is requested to approve a transfer of $38,318.07 to Gun Range Refurbishment from Business District Paving for the following Change Order and additional funding needed to complete the project, including new door and electrical work. • Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order submitted by Action Target, Inc., 3411 Mountain Vista Parkway, Provo, Utah, for ceiling acoustic panels, in the amount of $19,868.07, and additional demo time, in the amount of $5,450.00. Funds are available in Gun Range Refurbishment. (Capital Budget) 12. Long Island Water Conference Purchasing Cooperative. • Board authorization is for the Village to continue its membership in the Long Island Water Conference Purchasing Cooperative (LIWCPC). The LIWCPC was established in 1951 to reduce costs for members who maintain their own water systems and there is no cost associated with membership. By making purchases through this Cooperative, the Water Department can save both time and money by avoiding bidding and the advantage of combined bulk orders. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – JULY 17, 2025  13. Purchase of Equipment – Additional Equipment for the Ditch Witch Trencher. • Board authorization is requested to approve a proposal submitted by Charles Machine Works, 1959 West Fir Avenue, Perry, Oklahoma, to purchase additional equipment that is needed for the Ditch Witch trencher, under Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-CMW. The total revised cost, including the newly quoted component, is $109,636.59. The additional equipment is a combination trencher and plow attachment necessary for the proper installation of a conduit. The Ditch Witch trencher, purchased from Charles Machine Works, for $97,298.63, was approved by the Board of Trustees at their February 6, 2025, meeting. Funds are available in DPW Equipment. (Capital Budget) 14. Waterworks Building Restoration Project Grant. • Board authorization is requested for the Village to apply for a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grant to support the restoration of the historic Water Works Building. This Grant requires a 50/50 match and provides funding up to $675,000 per application. The Village meets the eligibility requirements, including ownership of the property. The Water Works Building, originally constructed in 1876, is a historically significant structure that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978 and the State Register since 1980. Award of Bids 15. Valve Box Maintenance Contract –Award Bid – DPW. • Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Valve Box Maintenance Contract to Bancker Construction Corp., 171 Freeman Avenue, Islip, New York, low bidder, at a total base bid amount of $98,625. Bid specifications advertised on NYS Contract Reporter. Four (4) bids were received. Funds are available in Water Fund Surplus. External Communications Permit 16. Cherry Valley Club, 28 Rockaway Avenue requesting to hold its annual Labor Day Carnival Fireworks Display on Monday, September 1, 2025 at approximately 8:45 p.m. This is subject to the submittals of the permit fee, insurance, approval from Nassau County and coordination with the Village Police and Fire Departments. XI. Citizen Comment on non-Agenda items. (Limited to four minutes each) XII. Adjournment. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – JULY 17, 2025  BOARD OF TRUSTEES JUNE 5, 2025 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 June 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Edward T. Finneran, Trustees Richard Catalano, Judy Courtney, Jessica Tai, Bruce A. Torino and Yvonne Varano. Also Present: Ralph Suozzi, Village Administrator Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk Irene Woo, Village Treasurer Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, Garden City Police Department Chief James R. Taunton, Garden City Fire Department Giuseppe Giovanniello, Superintendent of Building Department John Borroni, Superintendent of Public Works Andrew Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Gary Fishberg, Cullen & Dykman, LLP Absent: Trustees Michele Beach Harrington, Vinny Muldoon Attendance: Approximately 18 in person and 15 via Zoom The Village Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each member of the Board. Mayor Finneran called the meeting to order and stated that the first item of the evening was a request from Chief James R. Taunton of the Garden City Fire Department for the approval of five new Volunteer Garden City Firefighter including Patrick Bohn, 65 Willow Street, Garden City, New York, Elizabeth Triece, 221 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, New York, Eric Ahlfeld, 268 Center Lane, Levittown, New York, Diego Cadavid, 87 Mulberry Avenue, Garden City, New York, and Eamon Daughney, 59 Euston Road, Garden City, New York. The Volunteer Fire Department formally accepted them into the Department at their June 2025 monthly meeting. Mayor Finneran offered congratulations and thanked them for volunteering their time as Volunteer Firefighters. Mayor Finneran stated that the Board of Trustees will be 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 Finneran 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 May 22, 2025 were reviewed, and on motion of Trustee Torino were approved as presented. Mayor Finneran stated that the first item on the agenda was a public hearing with regard to a Local Law to Amend Section 132-2 of the Code of the Village of Garden City in relation to Liability of Village in Certain Actions. Trustee Torino made a motion to open the public hearing which was unanimously approved. (A tape recording of this hearing has been typed under separate cover and constitutes a part of these minutes.) There being no further public comment on motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 91-2025 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY LOCAL LAW NO. 5-2025 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, IN RELATION TO LIABILITY OF VILLAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS FOLLOWS: The Code of the Village of Garden City Chapter 132. “Liability of Village” shall be amended as follows: Section 1. Section 132-2 “Liability of Village in Certain Actions” shall be amended to read: No civil action may be brought or maintained against the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York for damages or injuries to person or property sustained in consequence of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk, or crosswalk being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous, or obstructed unless, before the occurrence resulting in such damages or injury, (a) notice of the defective, unsafe, dangerous, or obstructed condition was delivered to the Village Clerk at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York in the form of a written physical hard copy and (b) the Village failed or neglected to repair or remove the defect, danger, or obstruction within a reasonable time after being given such notice. No action may be brought or maintained for damages or injuries to person or property sustained solely in consequence of the existence of snow or ice upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, or street unless (a) notice thereof relating to the particular place was delivered to the Village Clerk at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York in the form of a written physical hard copy and (b) the Village failed or neglected to cause such snow or ice to be removed or to otherwise reasonably make safe  the place within a reasonable time after receiving the notice. Notice of a defect submitted via email, the Village’s website, any service, website, or application the Village uses to allow the public to submit reports or service requests to the Village, comments on a social media page maintained by the Village, or any other electronic means does not satisfy the process and procedure for submitting written notices of defect required by this section. Section 2. Effective Date. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the New York Secretary of State in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. Mayor Finneran then called upon Ralph Suozzi along with the Department Heads who spoke about their agenda items. John Wilton, Chamber of Commerce, provided a brief update on upcoming events and openings around the Village. NEW BUSINESS FORMAL AGENDA 1. Adopt Board Policy on Part-Time and Seasonal Hourly Rates. Board authorization is requested to Adopt a Board Policy on Part-Time and Seasonal Hourly Rates. Mayor Finneran made the following appointments subject to Board of Trustees approval. 2. James Bauer, 87 Huntington Road, Garden City, New York, is hereby appointed as Chairman of Architectural Design Review Board, for the duration of his term, which expires April 5, 2027. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 92-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of James Bauer, 87 Huntington Road, Garden City, New York, as Chairman of the Architectural Design Review Board, for the duration of his term, which expires April 5, 2027, be and the same hereby is approved.  The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 3. Diane Geyer, 104 Wilson Street, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 93-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Diane Geyer, 104 Wilson Street, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 4. Mimi Ho, 100 Meadow Street, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 94-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mimi Ho, 100 Meadow Street, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 5. Lynn Krug, 2 Wydler Court, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028.  On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 95-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Lynn Krug, 2 Wydler Court, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Architectural Design Review Committee, for a term to expire April 3, 2028, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 6. Betsy Andomidas, 116 Newmarket Road, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 96-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Besty Andromidas, 116 Newmarket Road, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 63, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 7. Kathleen Auro, 4 Merillon Avenue, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 97-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Kathleen Auro, 4 Merillon Avenue, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:  AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 8. Chris Broder, 150 Oxford Boulevard, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 98-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Chris Broder, 150 Oxford Boulevard, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 9. Monica Kiely, 95 Huntington Road, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 99-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Monica Kiely, 100 Huntington Road, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 10. William Kuhl, 69 Pine Street, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:  RESOLUTION NO. 100-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of William Kuhl, 69 Pine Street, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 11. Althea Robinson, 65 Garden Street, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 101-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Althea Robinson, 65 Garden Street, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 12. Kate Schmidt, 38 Russell Road, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire on April 6, 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 102-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Kate Schmidt, 38 Russell Road, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:  AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 13. Kelly Smith, 78 Fourth Street, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, for a term to expire on April 2, 2029. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 103-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Kelly Smith, 78 Fourth Street, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Civic Beautification Committee, for a term to expire April 2, 2029, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 14. James Van Schoick, 40 Prospect Avenue, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire on April 1, 2030. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 104-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of James Van Schoick, 40 Prospect Avenue, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire April 1, 2030, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 15. Grace Li, 6 Health Place, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, for a term to expire on April 2, 2029. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:  RESOLUTION NO. 105-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Grace Li, 6 Heath Place, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, for a term to expire April 2, 2029, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. 16. Mike Ryder, 59 Fairmount Boulevard, is hereby appointed as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, for a term to expire April 2, 2029. On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 106-2025 RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mike Ryder, 59 Fairmount Boulevard, Garden City, New York, as a Member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, for a term to expire April 2, 2029, be and the same hereby is approved. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 Carried. CONSENT CALENDAR FINANCE 1. Appropriation of Termination Reserves. Board authorization is requested to appropriate $11,042.31 from Account 0A.8670-0000 Reserves from Compensated Absences to Account 0A.9000.1220 Termination Payout, for an employee who has left Village service, as follows: • Rosenblatt, Courtney $11,042.31 87% General Fund On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. SICK LEAVE POLICE 1. Sick Leave - One Employee. Board authorization is requested to pay Police Officer Thomas Imperatore through July 17, 2025, 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 Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Sick Leave – Two Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay Bart DiCostanzo, DPW, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works, and Paul Marinello, DPW/Sanitation, Sanitation Worker, through July 17, 2025, 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. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR 1. Adopt Revised Part-Time and Seasonal Hourly Rates Schedule. Board authorization is requested to approve a revised Part-Time and Seasonal Hourly Rates Schedule effective June 1, 2025. On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 107-2025 RESOLVED, that the Amended Part-Time and Seasonal Salary Rates Schedule as appended to the minutes be adopted. (See schedule appended to minutes) The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted.  2. Renewal of Professional Service Agreement – Village Telephone Lines – LanRover Network Services, Inc. Board authorization is requested to renew the Agreement with regard to ShoreCare Partner Support for an additional 12 months, for the period of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, with Lanrover Network Services, Inc., 85 S. Snedecor Avenue, Bayport, New York, for Voice Support Services at a cost of $7,888.75. Village Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. FIRE 1. Purchase of Equipment – New Truck – Seagrave Fire Apparatus. Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of a 95-foot Seagrave Aerialscope Fire Apparatus from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC, 105 East 12th Street, Clintonville, Wisconsin, at a cost of $2,822,988, through H-GAC Cooperative Contract FS12-23. This apparatus will replace the current Ladder 144. Village Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to form. Funds are available in Account 0H.3410.2000 Fire Apparatus and Equipment. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. RECREATION 1. Attend Conference – National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference and Exposition. Board authorization is requested to approve the attendance of Andy Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, and Sam Simone, Parks General Supervisor, at the NRPA Annual Conference and Exposition scheduled for September 16, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at an approximate cost of $5,000. Funds are available in Account 0A.7140.4120 Recreation – Travel and Training. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, Andy Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Sam Simone, Parks General Supervisor, were authorized to attend the aforesaid conference and to be reimbursed for such expenses as they may incur in connection therewith. BUILDING 1. Professional Service Agreement – Richard Barbieri. Board authorization is requested to engage the services of Richard Barbieri dba BP Associates, Inc., 234 Captains Drive, West Babylon, New York, to provide plan review and inspection services at a rate of $95 per hour on an “as needed” basis. The term of the contract is from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Funds are available in the 2025/2026 Operating Budget.  On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Engagement of Professional Services – Cedar Valley Lift Station. Board authorization is requested to approve the proposal submitted by D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, to provide construction management and inspection services for the Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement Project, at a total cost of $300,000. On January 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees approved the request for proposal submitted by D&B for the design of a new sewer lift station at the Cedar Valley Sewer Plant for $130,000. Funds are available in Account 0H.8120.2022 Replacement of Cedar Valley Lift Station. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Engagement of Professional Services – Miscellaneous Engineering Work. Board authorization is requested to approve the proposals submitted by H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broadhollow Road, Melville, New York, to: a) Submit a sampling request letter and respond to the Nassau County Health Department and AOP troubleshooting/operational issues, at a total cost of $33,600; and b) Assist the Village with various issues, including AOP troubleshooting, and maintenance, water quality issues, etc., for a retainer fee of $18,000. Funds are available in Account 0F.8330.4460 Purification Contractual Services. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 3. Engineering Services – Additional Closeout Services at Various Well Sites Board authorization is requested to approve the proposal submitted by H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, to assist the Village with finalizing the closeout of the following permanent AOP installations: Task Description Fee Type Fee 1 Clinton Road – Well Nos. 10 and 11 Lump Sum $9,800 2 Waterworks – Well Nos. 8 and 12 Lump Sum $2,000 3 Hilton Park – Well Nos. 15 and 16 Lump Sum $4,600 Total: $16,400 Funds are available in Account 0F.1088.0000 Clinton Emergency Blowers and Building, Account 0F.1082.0000 Well Treatment 8 & 12 (Rockaway Avenue), and Account 0F.1073.0000 Air Stripping Tower and Treatment, respectively. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved.  4. Accept Maintenance Bond – Water Distribution System Improvements. Board authorization is requested to accept Maintenance Bond No. 108197872M for Araz Industries, Inc., 67 Kean Street, West Babylon, New York, who was the Water Distribution System Improvements contractor. It is requested that the Board accept the Maintenance Bond, which guarantees the completed work for eighteen (18) months from the date of acceptance of the Bond. The Bond is in the amount of $1,242,718.10. Village Counsel has reviewed the Maintenance Bond and approved it as to form. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement – Award Bid – DPW. Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement as follows, based on review of bids and recommendation of D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Drive, Woodbury, New York. Bid Specifications advertised on NYS Contract Reporter. Nine (9) bids were received for Contract G (General), six (6) bids were received for Contract E (Electrical), and four (4) bids were received for Contract P (Plumbing). Funds are available in Account 0H.8120.2022 Replacement of Cedar Valley Lift Station. • W.H.M. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc., 6H Enterprise Drive, East Setauket, New York – Contract G for $3,886,164 and Contract P for $157,610. • Wire to Water, Inc., 136 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, New York – Contact E for $652,151. On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 108-2025 RESOLVED, that the proposal of W.H.M. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc., 6H Enterprise Drive, East Setauket, New York, for Contract G (General) at a cost of $3,866,164.00, 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 W.H.M. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc., 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: 6  NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 109-2025 RESOLVED, that the proposal of W.H.M. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc., 6H Enterprise Drive, East Setauket, New York, for Contract E (Electrical) at a cost of $157,610, 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 W.H.M. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Inc., 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: 6 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 110-2025 RESOLVED, that the proposal of Wire to Water, Inc., 136 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, New York, for Contract P (Plumbing) at a cost of $652,151, 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 Wire to Water, Inc., 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: 6 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted.  2. Fire Department Headquarters Improvements – Transfer of Funds – DPW. Board authorization is requested to approve a transfer of $135,000 to Account 0H.3410.2090 Fire Station Renovations from Account 0H.5110.2053 Business District Paving. 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. 3. Fire Department Headquarters Improvements – Award Bid – DPW. Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Fire Department Headquarters Improvements to Dynamic GC Corp., 191 Willow Avenue, Bronx, New York, low bidder, at a cost of $249,521.89. Bid Specifications advertised on NYS Contract Reporter and five (5) bids were received. Funds are available in Account 0H.3410.2090 Fire Station Renovations. RESOLUTION NO. 111-2025 RESOLVED, that the proposal of Dynamic GC Corp., 191 Willow Avenue, Bronx, New York, for Fire Department Headquarters Improvements, at a cost of $249,521.89, 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 Dynamic GC 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: 6 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION PERMIT 1. Garden City Country Club, Inc., 206 Stewart Avenue, requested to hold its annual Fireworks Display on Sunday, August 31, 2025 with a rain date of Monday, September 1, 2025.  On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved, subject to receipt of an original Certificate of Insurance, the permit fee of $500, insurance, approval from Nassau County, and coordination with the Garden City Fire and Police Departments. Mayor Finneran recognized the following: Tom Lamberti, 57 First Street Andrew Shumelda, P.O. Box 7191 Ann Paulson, Brompton Road Mary Maguire, 67 Kingsbury Road Diane Kendrick, 111 Cherry Valley Avenue There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.  Contract Proposal 06-23-25 Judy Courtney Trustee, Village of Garden City, NY Via email: JCourtney@gardencityny.net Re: Executive Search Services Judy, I hope this message finds you well. Per our meeting, conversation and subsequent exchange, please find attached a contract proposal for Executive Search consulting services for the position of Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs. I have reformatted this into a simple agreement/contract and added a dual signature line here on this cover letter. I have digitally signed. If the language and specifics are amenable, please kindly sign one of these and return. Contract Proposal Sign-off / Approval For Pracademic Partners For the Village of Garden City Ian M. Coyle __________________________ ___________________________ (digitally signed: 06/23/25) Dr. Ian M. Coyle, President Pracademic Partners Situation Summary The Village has a vacancy for the position of Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs. The position has been posted recently through an internally-led recruitment effort. The Village is now desirous of outside consultative assistance for recruitment / marketing of the position and the Board wishes to commence in an expeditious fashion. Objective Successfully recruit for the position of Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs. Methodology and Consultant Deliverables The consultative assistance in achieving the objective would include, but not be limited to, the following activities. Pracademic Partners will: ● Conduct an updated needs assessment / recruitment strategy session. ● Review and update the advertisement and recruitment profile. ● Produce a formal recruitment brochure and job advertisement. ● Develop a table for advertisement placements and send to outlets as mutually agreed upon. ● Do direct, targeted outreach to prospects and potential candidates via professional associations, other networks, and LinkedIn Recruiter. ● Be a resource throughout the process and for questions from candidates. ● Meetings, virtual sessions and phone calls with the search committee. ● Develop a pool of finalist candidates. ● Assist as requested with offer negotiation and onboarding. Measure of Success Development of a sufficient candidate pool of applicants for the Village Board to consider for the position. Timing I am available to begin working with you immediately. I would suggest an initial 75-90 day phase - due to job posting timeframes, the timing of targeted recruitment efforts, and the pre-interview and formal interview processes. Village Accountabilities The Village would make available to Pracademic Partners the job description in an editable format and digital images suitable for recruitment materials. The Village would also place, at Village expense, the job posting on specific platforms as follows: Village website, Village LinkedIn account (if applicable), and jointly approved third-party professional association websites (e.g. NRPA). Fee The fee for the consultative assistance detailed above is $17,500 for the position of Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs. 50% of the fee would be due and payable upon search commencement (joint sign-off from the Village and Pracademic Partners) and after the intake process and needs assessment phases have been completed, 25% of the fee would be due and payable 60 days from search commencement and the remaining 25% of the fee would be due at engagement closure/candidate selection. Service Guarantee and Commitment Pracademic Partners aims to find a candidate for this position who will honor a long-term commitment to the Village . However, in the event there is a premature (within 1 year of appointment) departure, we will conduct the next search free of any additional charges.