Board of Trustees

AGENDA OCTOBER 23, 2025 7:30 P.M. I. Welcome by Mayor to attendees. II. Call to Order. III. Oath of Office –One Police Officer – Christina Smith. IV. Quick resident comments, no more than one minute each. (Limit of 10 minutes) V. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting October 9, 2025. 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 On October 9, 2025, the Board of Trustees voted in favor of authorizing The Landtek Group to commence the Turf Field Project; however, adjourned on the issue of the Turf Field In-Fill until the October 23, 2025 meeting to allow for further discussion. 1. St. Paul’s Turf In-Fill. • Board authorization is requested to approve the Green Rubber In-Fill (aka CRM ChillFill) for the St. Paul’s Turf Field, as part of the proposal from the Landtek Group, 105 Sweeneydale Avenue, Bay Shore, New York. Please see revised Proposal under ‘Recreation’. 2. Appointment of Matthew Nordt, 38 Stetson Place, Danbury, Connecticut, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, effective November 3, 2025 (or upon Civil Service Approval) for the balance of the official year ending on April 6, 2026, at a salary of $145,000. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025 B. Consent Calendar Finance 1. Transfer of Funds (2025-2026 Fiscal Year) • Board authorization is requested to make the following transfer: a) $100,000 to Litigation from Contingency. Funds needed for Sive Paget, & Riesel continuation for work related to Casino matters. 2. Deferred Compensation Audit Report. • The Village has received and reviewed the final audit report from PKF O’Connor Davies for the Deferred Compensation Plan for the 2024 calendar year. 3. Tax Certiorari Settlements. • Board authorization is requested to approve the Tax Certiorari settlements outlined by Counsel as follows: a) Gallp Enterprises, regarding a warehouse building at 4 Commercial Avenue containing 11,386 square feet, which will result in a refund of $11,000 for tax years 2019/20 through 2024/25 and a new assessment of $12,650 effective 2025/26. b) Board of Managers of Tudor Gardens, regarding a condominium apartment building at 12 Hamilton Place containing 50 units, which will result in a refund of $28,000 for tax years 2020/21 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $107,295 effective 2026/27. c) 364 Tenants Corp., regarding a co-operative apartment building at 364 Franklin Avenue containing 15 units, which will result in a refund of $19,000 for tax years 2020/21 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $40,000 effective 2026/27. d) Stewart Franklin Owners Corp., regarding a co-operative apartment building at 360 Franklin Avenue containing 38 units, which will result in a refund of $53,000 for tax years 2020/21 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $88,200 effective 2026/27. e) Kraken Realty, regarding a retail building at 653 Franklin Avenue containing 3,414 square feet on the first floor, with three apartments on the 2nd floor, which will result in a refund of $7,000 for tax years 2019/20 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $17,400 effective 2026/27. f) Catherine M. Viscardi Family Trust, regarding a 12,012 square foot Fairchild Funeral Home and the Smokehouse Restaurant containing 2,250 square feet, which will result in a refund of $36,000 for tax years 2020/21 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $40,000 effective 2026/27. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025  g) 310 Old Country Road, LLC, regarding an office building at 310 Old Country Road containing 13,440 square feet, which will result in a refund of $10,000 for tax years 2020/21 through 2025/26 and a new assessment of $36,500 effective 2026/27. Board of Trustees 4. Ratification of Stipulation of Agreement with Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., CSEA Rank & File Unit. • Board authorization is requested to ratify the Stipulation of Agreement, dated October 6, 2025, between the CSEA Rank & File Unit and the Village of Garden City for the Collective Bargaining Agreement, period June 1, 2025 through May 21, 2029. Recreation 5. St. Paul’s Turf Field – Accept Revised Proposal. • Board authorization is requested to approve the revised proposal submitted by The Landtek Group, 105 Sweeneydale Avenue, Bay Shore, New York, for the St. Paul’s Turf Field, under Suffolk County Contract No. ATF071023. The revised proposal includes the Board requested change from Fieldturf A Tarkett Sports Company: Prestige Vertex to Tencate Greenfield Allsport Ultra. In addition, as per recommendation of the Village insurance advisor, OCP insurance will be purchased at a cost of $3,496.00. The total cost is $1,338,044. Funds are available in St. Paul’s Turf Field. (Capital Budget) 6. 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 6, 2025 and conclude on February 28, 2026 (make-up date of March 7, 2026). The use/rental fee of $4,000 has been waived; there is, however, a reimbursement cost of $1,200 for Adelphi staffing costs. Funds are available in the Special Programs Services budget. Village Counsel has approved this agreement and approved it as to form. (Operating Budget) Public Works 7. Accept Maintenance Bond – Clinton Road Blower Building Replacement. • Board authorization is requested to accept the Maintenance Bond for Philip Ross Industries, Inc., 88 Duryea Road, Melville, New York, the Clinton Road Blower Building Replacement contractor, in the amount of $1,097,938.37. This guarantees the completed work for eighteen (18) months from the date of acceptance of the Bond. Village Counsel has reviewed the Maintenance Bond and approved it as to form. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025 8. Meadow Street Drainage Improvements – Supplemental Proposal. • Board authorization is requested to approve the supplemental proposal submitted by L.K. McLean Associates, P.C., 437 South Country Road, Brookhaven, New York, for additional funds to inspect test holes for 17 sanitary sewer house connections along Meadow Street, at a cost of $6,880. Funds are available in Meadow Street Drainage Improvements. (Capital Budget) 9. Purchase of Equipment – X-Treme Vac. • Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of X-Treme Vac, including additional items, from Old Dominion Brush Company, 5118 Glen Alden Drive, Richmond, Virginia, under Sourcewell Contract No. 112624-ODB, at a total cost of $69,684.50. Funds are available in DPW Equipment. (Capital Budget) 10. Water Main Replacement Contract. • Board authorization is requested for approval to piggyback off the Nassau County Requirements Contract for the Maintenance and Repair of Water Mains and Appurtenances Various Locations awarded to Bancker Construction Corp., 171 Freeman Avenue, Islip, New York, for the Village Water Main Replacements Project. The contract is anticipated to be used for the upgrade of the undersized water mains and associated appurtenances (hydrants and valves) approved in the 2025-2026 budget. 11. Chemical Bulk Storage Tank Compliance. • Board authorization is requested to approve three (3) proposals submitted by Eagle Control Corp., 23 Old Dock Road, Yaphank, New York, to perform work required by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Notification to correct violations for chemical tank monitoring compliance, at a total cost of $44,295. Funds are available in Water Administration Contingent. (Operating Budget) Award of Bid 12. Village Cleaning Services 2024 – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal of two renewal options for One Service Commercial Buildings and Maintenance, Inc., 33 Comac Loop, Ronkonkoma, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for an additional year from the date of Notice to Proceed. Funds are available in various accounts. 13. Water Supply Electrical Services 2023 – Second Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the second renewal option for Wire to Water, Inc., 136 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for an additional year through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Source of Supply, Power, and Pumping Maintenance of Equipment and Purification Maintenance of Equipment. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025 14. Disposal of Grass, Leaves, Brush, Yard Waste 2024 – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal option for Omni Recycling of Westbury, Inc., 7 Portland Avenue, Westbury, New York, at the unit price of $85 per ton for Item No. 1, and $1,096 per 30 cubic yard container for Item No. 2, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year from the date of Notice to Proceed, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Street Maintenance Contractual Services. 15. Disposal of Mixed Broken Asphalt – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal option for Posillico Materials, LLC, 1750 New Highway, Farmingdale, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year from the date of Notice to Proceed, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Refuse and Garbage Contractual Services. 16. Disposal of Wood Chips – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal option for Vigliotti Recycling Corp., 100 Urban Avenue, Westbury, New York, for Item No. 1 at a unit price of $30 per ton, and Winters Bros. Hauling of Long Island LLC, 120 Nancy Street, West Babylon, New York, for Item No. 2 at a unit price of $924.95 per 30 cubic yard container, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year from the date of Notice to Proceed, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Recreation Contractual Services. 17. Department of Public Works Electrical Services 2023 – Second Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the second renewal option for Denis O’Regan Electric, Inc., 5 Helen Place, Glen Cove, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year from the date of Notice to Proceed, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Building Maintenance of Plant and Central Garage Maintenance of Plant. 18. Extermination Services – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal option for A-Expert Extermination and Termite Control Co., Inc., 1782 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as- needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year from the date of Notice to Proceed, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in various accounts. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025 19. Department of Public Works HVAC Services 2003 – Second Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the second renewal option for Energy Mechanical, Inc., 99 Milbar Boulevard, Farmingdale, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Building Maintenance of Plant and Central Garage Maintenance of Plant. 20. Maintenance of Sewer Lift Stations and Well Sites – Second Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the second renewal option for Atlantic Wells, Inc., 58 Fairfields Lane, Huntington Station, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Sanitary Sewers Maintenance of Equipment and Purification Maintenance of Equipment. 21. Department of Public Works Plumbing Services 2023 – Second Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the second renewal option for Maccarone Plumbing, Inc., 10 Sea Cliff Avenue, Glen Cove, New York, at the contracted prices, with all work to be performed on an “as-needed” basis. This renewal extends the contract for one year, through the period ending December 31, 2026. Funds are available in Building Maintenance of Plant and Central Garage Maintenance of Plant. 22. Streetlight Poles, Luminaries and Accessories – First Renewal. • Board authorization is requested to exercise the first renewal option for the following: a) Champion Wire and Cable LLC, 695 Summa Avenue, Westbury, for Item No. 66; b) Kelly & Hayes Electric Supply of LI Inc., 66 Southern Boulevard, Neconset, New York, for Item Nos. 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 18, 31, 43, 44, 56- 63, 67-82, 85 and 88; c) Magniflood, Inc., 7200 New Horizons Boulevard, Amityville, New York, for Item No. 87; d) Rythur-Purdy Lumber Co., Inc., 174 Elm Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, for Item Nos. 38-42; e) Sentry Electric Co., Inc., 185 Buffalo Avenue, Freeport, New York, for Item Nos. 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 36, 37, 83 and 84; f) Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Co., 1 South Main Street, Spring City, Pennsylvania, for Item Nos. 3-5 and 45-47; g) Veteran Electric Supply, 13220 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, New York, for Item Nos. 1, 2, 16, 17, 19-30, 32-35, 48-55, 64, 65 and 86. This renewal extends the contract for one year. All work is to be awarded at the contracted prices and performed on an “as-needed” basis. Any items needed for capital projects will be charged to individual accounts. Funds are available in Inventory. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025  23. Fire Hydrants and Repair Kits – Award of Bid – DPW. • Board authorization is requested to award the bid Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, 200 Atlantic Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York, lowest bidder, for Fire Hydrants and Repair Kits. Bid Specifications were advertised on NYS Contract Reports, and two bids were received. All items are to be ordered on an “as- needed” basis based upon unit cost. Funds are available in Water Department Inventory. XI. Citizen Comment on non-Agenda items. (Limited to four minutes each) XII. Adjournment. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – NOVEMBER 6, 2025  BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 9, 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 October 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Edward T. Finneran, Trustees Richard Catalano, Michele Beach HarrigtonVinny Muldoon, Jessica Tai, Bruce A. Torino and Yvonne Varano. Also Present: Ralph Suozzi, Village Administrator Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk Commissioner Kenneth O. 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: Trustee Judy Courtney Attendance: Approximately 55 in person and 31 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 Board of Trustees will be taking Quick Resident comments from those who cannot stay for the full meeting and 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 September 25, 2025 were reviewed, and on motion of Trustee Torino were unanimously approved as presented. 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 Deferred Item This item was deferred from the September 25, 2025 Agenda to allow for further discussion. The decision on the In-Fill to be used on the Turf Field has been adjourned until the October 23, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. 1. St. Paul’s Turf Field – Accept Proposal. Board authorization is requested to approve the proposal submitted by the Landtek Group, 105 Sweeneydale Avenue, Bay Shore, New York, for the St. Paul’s Turf Field, under Suffolk County Contract No. ATF071023, at a total cost of $1,334,548, with the substitution of Tencate (Green Field All-Sport Ultra) as the provider of the synthetic turf. Funds are available in Account 0H.7140.2408 St. Paul’s Tuf Field. On motion of Trustee Torino, the aforesaid recommendation was approved, as amended above to include the substitution of Tencate as the provider of the synthetic turf. The Board of Trustees voted to authorize Landtek Group to start the project; however, adjourned on the issue of the in-fill until the October 23, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. (YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 2 – Catalano, Torino) CONSENT CALENDAR FINANCE 1. Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to make the following transfer: a) $30,000 to Account 0A.1640.4030 Central Garage – Maintenance of Plant from Account 0A.1990.4000 Contingency. Funds needed to purchase a waste oil tank at the yard. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid recommendations were approved, and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. 2. Adopt a Bond Resolution – Water Main Replacement Projects. Board authorization is requested to adopt at Bond Resolution for the Water Main Replacement Projects in the amount of $818,000, as provided by Bond Counsel. Trustee Torino offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 129-2025 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED OCTOBER 9, 2025,  AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $818,000 TO FINANCE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $818,000 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 a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 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 Water Main Replacement Projects. Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $818,000 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 $818,000 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. 1 of the Law, is forty (40) 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 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 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 Section 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 credit enhancement agreements, 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 (b) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to publish or cause to be published, in full, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, and posted in at least six (6) public places and in each polling place in the Village, a Notice in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A hereto. Section 8. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, after said bond resolution shall take effect, to cause said bond resolution to be published, in summary, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, together with a Notice in substantially the form as provided by Section 81.00 of the Law.  EXHIBIT A VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 9, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted October 9, 2025, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 to finance Water Main Replacement Projects, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $818,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance Water Main Replacement Projects; SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $818,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 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; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and  SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: October 9, 2025 Kelly Galanek Village Clerk 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. SICK LEAVE POLICE 1. Sick Leave - Five Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay Police Communications Operator Kimberly Basso, Police Officer Thomas Imperatore, Police Officer Kyle Lucia, Police Officer Thomas Schade, and Police Officer Samantha Wixted, through November 6, 2025, 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 1. Sick Leave – Three Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay Albert Robinson, Automotive Mechanic, DPW/Shop, John Valentine, Motor Equipment Operator, DPW/Street, and Igmar Ortiz, MEO-Sanitation Worker, DPW/Sanitation, through November 6, 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. RECREATION 1. Sick Leave – Two Employees. Board authorization is requested to pay Michael Anderson, Tree Pruner, Recreation and Parks, and Daniel Leopold, Maintenance Helper, Recreation and Parks, through November 6, 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. FIRE 1. Approve Purchase. Board authorization is requested to approve the purchase of one (1) Bauer Unicus Air Compressor from South Shore Fire & Safety in the amount of $105,202.05, per NYS PC No. 69034. This unit is to replace the existing unit. The Fire Department is waiting for funding from Nassau County in the amount of $100,000, with the remaining cost to be covered by available funds in the Capital Budget. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Apply for Grant – Assistance to Firefighter Grant (“AFG”). Board authorization is requested to apply for the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (“AFG”) for the replacement of Thermal Imaging Cameras, in the amount of $70,000. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 3. Donation of Trailer. Board authorization is requested to approve the donation of the GCFD’s fire prevention trailer to Northwell Health. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. RECREATION 1. St. Paul’s Irrigation Repair – Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to transfer $30,435.00 to Account 0A.7140.4030 Recreation-Maintenance of Plant from Account 0A.1990.4000 Contingency. Funds needed for unexpected repairs to the irrigation system at St. Paul’s. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid recommendations were approved, and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds. 2. St. Paul’s Irrigation Repair – Ratify Proposal. Board authorization is requested to ratify the proposal from Byrne and Son’s Irrigation, 4 Belford Avenue, Bay Shore, New York, for repair to the irrigation system at St. Paul’s Fields, at a cost of $30,435.00 per Suffolk County Contract No. ISMR021521. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was ratified. 3. St. Paul’s Irrigation Repair – Approve Contract Use. Board authorization is requested to approve continued use of Suffolk County Contract No. ISMR021521 for purchases on an “as-needed” basis based upon unit cost. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 4. HVAC Improvement – Cluett Hall and Field House – Accept Proposal – Energy Mechanical Inc. Board authorization is requested to accept Proposal No. Q1875 from Energy Mechanical Inc., 77 Brightside Avenue, Central Islip, New York, for HVAC Improvements at Cluett Hall and the Field House, at a total cost of $234,245.00 per Garden City DPW HVAC Services Contract. Funding is available in Account 0H.7140.2203 HVAC Improvements-Cluett Hall and Field House. Village Counsel has reviewed the proposal and approved it as to form. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 5. HVAC Improvement – Cluett Hall and Field House – Accept Proposal – Denis O’Regan. Board authorization is requested to accept the Proposal from Denis O’Regan Electric Inc., 5 Helen Place, Glen Cove, New York, for electrical work related to the HVAC Improvements to Cluett Hall and the Field House, at a cost of $95,700.00 per Garden City Electrical Services Contract 2025. Funding is available in Account 0H.7140.2203 HVAC Improvements-Cluett Hall and Field House. Village Counsel has reviewed the proposal and approved it as to form. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 6. Purchase Equipment – Pick-Up Truck. Board authorization is requested to purchase one (1) full-size pick-up truck, in lieu of a 4x4 pick-up truck with Liftgate and Plow, as approved as part of the Recreation and Parks Equipment Plan. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 7. Accept Proposal – DeNooyer Chevrolet. Board authorization is requested to accept the proposal from DeNooyer Chevrolet, 127 Wolf Road, Albany, New York, for one Chevrolet Colorado LT, at a cost of $39,909.13, as per NYS Contract No. PC69048. Funds are available in Recreation and Parks – Equipment. Funds are available in Account 0H.7140.2000 Recreation and Parks Equipment. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Fire Department Headquarters Improvements – Change Order. Board authorization is requested to approve Change Order No. 1 submitted by Dynamic GC Corp., 191 Willow Avenue, Bronx, New York, for the installation of double doors at the new laundry room, at a cost of $5,982.17. Funds are available in Account 0H.3410.2090. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 2. Grant Applications – Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement. Board authorization is requested to ratify the following Grant Applications for the Cedar Valley Pump Station Replacement: a) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which may be awarded up to 75% of net eligible project costs; and b) New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant (WIIA), which may be awarded up to 25% of net eligible project costs. At the January 18, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting, D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, was awarded the RFP for the new sewer lift station at the Cedar Valley Sewer Station, which included authorization for them to “search for and apply for any and all applicable grants the Village may qualify to receive.” On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 3. Grant Application – DPW Yard Water Mains. Board authorization is requested to ratify the Grant Application for FY26 Schumer Congressionally Directed Spending for the upgrade of the water mains at the DPW Yard, to improve the municipal fire safety of the water mains at the DPW Yard, at a cost of $1,490,000. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 4. Old Water Works Building Restoration – Approve Grant Application. Board authorization is requested to approve submission of an application for the Parks, Preservation and Heritage Grant for a maximum award amount of $600,000. The anticipated project budget for the restoration of the Old Water Works building is up to $3,000,000 over three (3) years.  On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 5. Old Water Works Building Restoration – Accept Proposal. Board authorization is requested to accept the proposal submitted by D&B Engineers and Architects, 330 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York, for the preparation and submission of the Parks, Preservation and Heritage Grant Application for the Water Works Restoration for funding through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) under the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, at a cost of $11,500. Funds are available in Account 0F.8310.4460 Water Administration. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. 6. Lead Water Service Lines – Ratify Extensions. Board authorization is requested to ratify the following: a) Extend the free one-time per residential home Lead Sampling Program through December 2026; and b) Extend waiving Village Road Opening Permit fees for the replacement of lead services line through December 2026. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was ratified. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION PERMITS 1. Mr. Bert Cunningham, writing on behalf of the Long Island Chapter of the 42nd Division Association, requests to hold its annual Veteran’s Day observance and wreath placement at the 42nd Division Monument on Saturday, November 8, 2025, beginning at 12 noon. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments. 2. Ms. RoseAnn Vernice, President, Western Property Owners’ Association, Inc., requesting that the Village permit the Western Section of the Village to host their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the green located at the end of Plattsdale Road. On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved subject to the coordination of the Police and Fire Departments. ON-STREET PARKING 1. (a) Robert and Mary Lawkins, 25 Franklin Court (2) (b) Amanda Roeper, 17 Meadow Street (1) (c) Patricia O’Grady, 49 Franklin Court (2) (d) Melinda and Jack Lee, 29 Meadow Street (2) (e) Ralph Pastore, 19 Franklin Court East (1) (f) Kenneth Mahon & Lauren Nargentino, 15 Franklin Court East (2) On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization was approved. Mayor Finneran recognized the following: Joe Palladino, Franklin Court John Reilly, 76 Brompton Road There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.