Town Board Agenda
Regular MeetingHempstead, NY · April 10, 2018
Minutes
STATED TOWN BOARD MEETING
APRIL 10, 2018
The Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, New York, met at the Town Meeting Pavilion,
Hempstead Town Hall, I Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on Tuesday,
April 10, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.
Roll was called: PRESENT: LAURA A. GILLEN, Supervisor
EDWARD A. AMBROSINO, Councilman
BRUCE BLAKEMAN, Councilman
ANTHONY P. D'ESPOSITO, Councilman
DENNIS DUNNE, SR., Councilman
DOROTHY L. GOOSBY, Senior Councilwoman
ERIN KING SWEENEY, Councilwoman
Members of the Town Board
ALSO PRESENT: SYLVIA A. CABANA, Town Clerk·
GASPARE TUMMINELLO, Deputy Town Clerk
JOSEPH J. RA, Town Attorney
KEVIN CONROY, Town Comptroller
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR., Receiver of Taxes
Supervisor Gillen asked Councilwoman Goosby to lead the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to
our flag.
Supervisor Gillen gave special honor to the Lady Bruins Basket Ball Team of Baldwin, for being ·
second year in a row state champions, taking home the State Federation Title, having beat the
opposing, top ranked and undefeated team. Senior Councilwoman Goosby commended them for their
Team Spirit. Councilman D'Esposito, congratulated and praised them for making the Hempstead
Township the largest and proudest joined by Councilwoman King Sweeney, glad to see all the girl
power. Supervisor Gillen presented the team with a citation in recognition of their historic victory and
outstanding achievements.
Councilman D'Esposito recognized the 2018 Regeneron Scholars from the Town of Hempstead:
Matthew Klein and Cameron Levy of John F. Kennedy High School and Justin Ng of Hewlett High
School. Every year the town has an extraordinary showing in the national competition formerly known
as the Intel Science Search Contest renamed "The Regeneron Science Talent Search Contest". For
almost two decades the competition recognized the Nations most talented high school scholars, and has
captured forty six scholar slots, four of which came from the Town of Hempstead. Young innovators
chosen to participate in the talent search over the past seventy four years, have gone on to win seven
noble prizes, two Fields Medals and five National Medals of Science, as well as eleven McArthur
Foundation Fellowships and an academy award for Best Actress Natalie Portman. The Scholars each
received $2,000 in recognition of their scientific achievements as well as the Schools they attended per
semi-finalist. Councilman D'Esposito invited Councilwoman King Sweeney to present citations to
Matthew and Cameron. Councilman D'Esposito along with Councilman Blakeman presented Justin
with a citation. The honorees were wished the best and congratulated for their achievements.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBERS
& RESOLUTIONS
29892 Proposed Local Law Re: "REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS" to limit
430-2018 parking in BELLMORE, SEAFORD, WANTAGH (To amend Chapter 202 of
D/KS the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
APPEARANCES: NONE
No one wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilman Dunne, seconded by Councilwoman King
Sweeney, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be
closed, and Local Law No. 24-2018 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No.
430-2018
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29893 Proposed Local Law Re: "PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS" in
431-2018 BELLMORE, EAST MEADOW, MERRICK, SEAFORD, WANTAGH (To
D/KS amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
APPEARANCES: NONE
No one wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilman Dunne, seconded by Councilwoman King
Sweeney, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be
closed, and Local Law No. 25-2018 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No.
431-2018
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29894 Proposed Local Law Re: "ARTERIAL STOPS" in MERRICK (To amend
432-2018 Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
KS/D
APPEARANCES: NONE
No one wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilwoman King Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Dunne, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be closed,
and Local Law No. 26-2018 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No. 432-
2018
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29895 Proposed Local Law Re: "TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY
433-2018 OF SCHOOLS" in NORTH BELLMORE (To amend Section 197-13 of
DIG the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
APPEARANCES: NONE
No one wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilman Dunne, seconded by Councilwoman Goosby, and
unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be closed, and Local
Law No. 27-2018 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No. 433-2018
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14509 Proposed Local Law insofar as to amend Section 86-39 dealing with
434-2018 "REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF MASTER PLUMBERS'
KS/DE LICENSES"; add Section 86-40 dealing with "HEARINGS, FINDINGS,
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS ON MASTER PLUMBERS'
LICENSES"; add Section 86-41 dealing with "CIVIL PENALTIES FOR
DOING UNAUTHORIZED PLUMBING WORK"; amend Section 86-42
dealing with "RESTRICTIONS ON MASTER PLUMBERS'
LICENSES"; and amend Section 86-44 dealing with "PUBLIC LIABILITY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE FOR MASTER PLUMBERS
LICENSES" (To amend Chapter 86 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Felix Procacci; Robert Gramman (sp); Joseph Cornetta;
Andrew Frank; Art Gipson
CONCERNS: Meta J. Mereday
No one else wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilwoman King Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
D'Esposito, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be
closed, and Local Law No. 28-2018 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No.
434-2018
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21527 Proposed"HANDICAPPED PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS" in
435-2018 EAST MEADOW, ELMONT, NORTH BELLMORE, UNIONDALE (Evelyn
DIG Avenue, N Street, Warwick Road, Harding Street, New Street, Campus Street,
Arthur Street)
APPEARANCES:
No one wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilman Dunne, seconded by Councilwoman Goosby, and
unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be closed, and
"Handicapped Parking on Public Streets" ADOPTED
20404 Authorizing the conveyance of a parcel of vacant land with structure for
436-2018 rehabilitation pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Roosevelt Housing
G/KS Improvement Area, to Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County Housing
development Fund Company, Inc. -ROOSEVELT- 224 Manhattan Avenue
- DEPT. OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: John K. Moss, Esq., Counsel for Dept. of Planning &
Economic Development
CONCERNS: Wilhelmina Funderburke; Mary-Ellen Kreye
No one else wishing to be heard on subject matter, it was
On motion of Councilwoman Goosby, seconded by Councilwoman King
Sweeney, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the public hearing be
closed, and ADOPTED
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ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR
25843 Resolutions (5) - Ratifying, confirming & granting applications for parade
permits -
437-2018 BELLMORE (NORTH BELLMORE NORTH MERRICK LITTLE
LEAGUE)
438-2018 EAST MEADOW (EAST MEADOW BASEBALUSOFTBALL
ASSOCIATION)
439-2018 UNIONDALE (ST. MARTHA RCC)
440-2018 UNIONDALE (UNIONDALE ALL STARS)
441-2018 (NR) WESTBURY (CENTRAL NASSAU LITTLE LEAGUE)
GIB
20915 Resolutions (7) - Ratifying, confirming & granting permission for
use of Town of Hempstead Parking Fields -
442-2018 BALDWIN [BA-11] (GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY BALDWIN
ASSOCIATION TROOP #2036)
443-2018 BALDWIN [BA-13] (GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC.)
444-2018 LEVITTOWN [L-2] (LEVITTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
445-2018 MERRICK [M-5] (MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
446-2018 OCEANSIDE [0-3] (OCEANSIDE SANITARY DISTRICT #7)
447-2018 UNIONDALE [U-1] (NEW YORK STATE SENATOR KEMP HANNON)
448-2018 WANTAGH [WA-5] (WANTAGH LITTLE LEAGUE)
6542 Resolutions (20) - Ratifying & confirming emergency posed by threat of
imminent danger & authorizing special assessment in regard to open,
abandoned one family dwellings & vacant lot - DEPT. OF BUILDINGS
(MGP LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC d/b/a M3 DEVELOPMENT
GROUP)
449-2018 BALDWIN (507 Harvard Avenue)
450-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (1 Bayview Street East)
451-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (7 Bayview Street East)
452-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (3 Cooke Street East)
453-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (7 Dewey Street East)
454-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (9 James Street South)
455-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (7 Lawrence Street)
456-2018 · (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (2 Pocasset Court)
457-2018 (NR) EAST ROCKAWAY (130 Williamson Street)
458-2018 ELMONT (1332 Journal Avenue)
459-2018 ELMONT (278 Ludlam Avenue)
460-2018 ELMONT (142 Wellington Road)
461-2018 (NR) FLORAL PARK (94-51 226 th Street)
462-2018 (NR) FREEPORT (86 Oak Street)
463-2018 ISLAND PARK (198 California Place South)
464-2018 LIDO BEACH (19 Carousel Lane)
465-2018 (NR) MALVERNE (212 Morris Avenue)
466-2018 MERRICK (1569 Bascom Avenue)
467-2018 ROOSEVELT (22 Valentine Street)
468-2018 ROOSEVELT (79 Whitehouse Avenue)
GIB
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Natalie Gary
6542 Resolution - Awarding Formal Bid for the demolition & removal of a two
469-2018 story wood frame one family dwelling with attached garage & removal of all
GIB litter & debris from the premises NKIA 1348 Noel A venue - HEWLETT -
w/si of Noel Avenue, 129' n/of Harris Avenue- DEPT. OF BUILDINGS
(L & G RUGGIERO, INC.) Formal Bid No. 35-2018
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6542 Resolution - Awarding Formal Bid for the demolition & removal of a two and
470-2018 one half story wood frame five family dwelling & removal of all litter &
GIB debris from the premises - INWOOD (345 GRAND CENTRAL PLACE) slsi
of Grand Central Place, 103' wlof Jeanette Avenue- DEPT. OF BUILDINGS
(B & A COMMERCIAL, INC.) Formal Bid No. 36-2018
14759 Resolution - Authorizing the award of a bid for IT data center mechanical and
471-2018 electrical upgrades - Town Hall Complex - DEPT. OF GENERAL
GIB SERVICES (HVAC INC.) PW#23-l 7
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Meta J. Mereday
2964 Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 174-2013, which authorized a license
472-2018 and support services agreement, to correct account number - OFFICE OF
GIB THE RECEIVER OF TAXES (RP SOLUTIONS, INC.)
2964 Resolution -Amending Resolution No. 175-2013, which authorized a
473-2018 software maintenance agreement, to correct account number - OFFICE OF
GIB THE RECEIVER OF TAXES (MAVRO IMAGING, LLC)
2964 Resolution - Authorizing an amendment to the software license, support &
474-2018 maintenance agreement regarding the tax collection & financial management
GIB information system used in the Office of the Receiver of Taxes - OFFICE OF
THE RECEIVER OF TAXES (N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION)
12823 Resolution - Authorizing the award of a letter bid for window cleaning
29734 services in the Town Hall Complex, 200 North Franklin Street Building & the
TABLED Department of Public Works Buildings, 1580 Merrick Road, Merrick for two
GIKS years - DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES (CENTRAL WINDOW
CLEANING, INC.)
29905 Resolution - Authorizing the execution of an agreement for cemetery
TABLED consulting services - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (RICHARD D. FISHMAN)
GIKS
10889 Resolution - Authorizing settlement of claim for No-Fault/Personal Injury
475-2018 Protection (PIP) medical expenses paid for injuries sustained - TOWN OF
GIB HEMPSTEAD (MICHAEL WALKER)
10889 Resolutions (2) - Authorizing settlement of claims for personal injuries
sustained - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
476-2018 MARYBULONE
477-2018 MARK GUTTMAN AND PAMELA S. JAFFE
27265 Resolution -Authorizing payment of 2018 license fees to comply with the
478-2018 copyright laws for all departments in the Town of Hempstead for music
GIB played to the public - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (BROADCAST MUSIC,
INC.)
16452 Resolution - Authorizing payment of excess flood insurance premium for
479-2018 Lido Golf Course - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (MARSH U.S.A., INC.)
GIB
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25179 Resolution - Authorizing membership for the Town of Hempstead, Office of
480-2018 Tourism in the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sports
GIB Commission d/b/a Discover Long Island and payment of the annual fee for
2018-OFFICE OF TOURISM
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Meta J. Mereday
28103 Resolution -Authorizing an amendment to the Town's Procurement
4330-A Policy to require the issuance of requests for proposals for professional
TABLED services agreements and insurance coverage in excess of $20,000.00. -
G/KS TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
6365 Resolution - Authorizing the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Hempstead to
481-2018 remove a parcel benefited by construction or reconstruction of sidewalks
GIB along a certain street in the Town of Hempstead from being assessed on their
2018 taxes - OFFICE OF THE RECEIVER OF TAXES
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Mary-Ellen Kreye
17083 Resolution - Authorizing the award of purchase contract for the yearly
482-2018 requirements for transfer and/or delivery of agricultural waste for composting
GIB & recycling - DEPT. OF SANITATION (TRINITY TRANS PORATION
CORP.) Contract #3-2018
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Mary-Ellen Kreye
26420 Resolution - Authorizing the acceptance of a proposal to provide
483-2018 architectural/engineering services, design & construction documents, bidding
GIB phase & construction administration services in conjunction with the
construction of the Marine Nature Study - OCEANSIDE - 500 Slice Drive -
DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS (H2M ARCHITECTS+
ENGINEERS)
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Mary-EllenKreye
CONCERNS: MetaJ. Mereday
28598 Resolution - Rescinding Resolution No. 220-2018 & establishing fees for
484-2018 adult recreation programs - DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION
GIB
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Felix Procacci
21943 Resolution - Authorizing the Town to accept gifts for the Irish American
485-2018 Heritage Celebration -TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (CHURCHILL'S
GIB PREMIERE RESTAURANT; BROWER AVENUE CATERING & DELI)
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16736 Resolution - Appointing as a member to the Town of Hempstead Industrial
13822 Development Agency and the Local Development Corporation - TOWN OF
TABLED HEMPSTEAD (JACK MAJKUT)
GIKS
13441 Resolution - Accepting sponsorship for support of Senior Citizens' Programs
486-2018 - DEPT. OF SENIOR ENRICHMENT (VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS)
GIB
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Meta J. Mereday
CONCERNS: Natalie Gary
13441 Resolution - Authorizing sponsorship of softball teams in the Long Island
487-2018 Senior Softball Association & New York Senior Softball Association for the
GIB year 2018 - DEPT. OF SENIOR ENRICHMENT (BAXTER'S SPORTS
SHOP, INC.; NASSAU COUNTY A.S.A. UMPIRE ASSOCIATION)
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Natalie Gary
29910 Resolution - Authorizing the execution of an artist engagement agreement in
488-2018 conjunction with the Town's annual "Salute to Veteran's" event at Town Park
GIB Point Lookout scheduled for June 30, 2018-DEPT. OF PARKS &
RECREATION (SUMMER OF LOVE EXPERIENCE, LLC)
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Meta J. Mereday
14301 Resolution - Authorizing the renewal of an agreement to maintain Novell
489-2018 software under New York State contract-TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
GIB (COMPUTER INTEGRATED SERVICES, LLC)
16530 Resolution - Authorizing employment for consulting services pertinent to
490-2018 Bellmore/Merrick/Seaford/Wantagh & Oceanside Drainage Improvements:
GIB Check Valves - DEPT. OF ENGINEERING (NELSON & POPE
ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYOR, PLLC)
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Meta J. Mereday; Mary-Ellen Kreye
21731 Resolution - Authorizing employment for consulting services pertinent to the
TABLED Meadowbrook Corridor Green Infrastructure - DEPT. OF ENGINEERING
GIKS (D&B ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS P.C.)
11721 Resolution - Appointing member to the Town of Hempstead Labor Advisory
491-2018 Council - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (MATTHEW ARACICH)
GIB
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Mary-Ellen Kreye
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11721 Resolution - Appointing member to the Town of Hempstead Labor Advisory
492-2018 Council - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (KEVIN B. CASEY)
GIB
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Mary-Ellen Kreye
8143 Resolution - Authorizing the award of a bid for the installation of roadway
493-2018 conduit street lighting- DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES -VARIOUS
GIB LOCATIONS (ANKER'S ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.) PW#3-18
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Mary-Ellen Kreye
3003 Resolution - Authorizing the Town of Hempstead to pay annual individual
494-2018 membership dues for all Code Enforcement Officers of the Town Building
GIB Department - DEPT. OF BUILDINGS (BUILDING INSPECTORS
ASSOCIATION OF NASSAU COUNTY)
Resolution-Amending Resolution No. 19-2018 Re: Various offices positions
& occupations in the Town Government of the Town of Hempstead
24976
495/1-2018 BELLO, CHRISTOPHER (OFFICE OF THE RECEIVER OF TAXES)
29911
495/2-2018 BROWN, RY AN (DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, Buildings & Grounds
Division)
27122
495/3-2018 CIANCIULLI, CHRISTOPHER (OFFICE OF THE TOWN BOARD)
29249
495/4-2018 DEPANO, GINAMARIE (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
29912
495/5-2018 FAMIGLIETTI, GREGORY (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
22851
495/6-2018 GLEASON, JAMES (DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, Buildings &
Grounds Division)
24194
495/7-2018 HESTER, BEVERLY (DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, Administration)
28910
495/8-2018 HILL, KENNETH (DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, Buildings & Grounds
Division)
29913
495/9-2018 LICAUSI, FRANCINE (OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK)
26767
495/10-2018 MINENNO, VITO (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
28797
495/11-2018 PATTERSON, TYRICE (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
29914
495/12-2018 POOLE, LYNNE (OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK)
23910
495/13-2018 RAIMONDI, FRANCINE (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
25566
495/14-2018 VECCHIO, RONALD (DEPT OF SANITATION)
26250
495/15-2018 VITELLI, MICHAEL (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
29915
495/16-2018 WILLIAMS, MELONY (OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK)
27788
495/17-2018 ZIZZO, DENNIS (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
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29906 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
496-2018 Proposed Local Law Re: "REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS" to limit
GIB parking in OCEANSIDE (To amend Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
29907 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
497-2018 Proposed Local Law Re: "PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS" in
GIB BELLMORE, HEWLETT, INWOOD, OCEANSIDE, UNIONDALE, ·
WOODMERE (To amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
29908 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
498-2018 Proposed Local Law Re: "U-TURNS PROHIBITED" in NORTH MERRICK
GIB (To amend Section 197-2 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
29909 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
499-2018 Proposed Local Law Re: "TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY
GIB OF SCHOOLS" in WANTAGH (To amend Section 197-13 of the Code of the
Town of Hempstead)
29378 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
500-2018 Proposed Local Law to be entitled "APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
GIB PROGRAMS FOR TOWN CONTRACTS" (To establish Chapter 3 of the
Code of the Town of Hempstead)
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Felix Procacci
IN FAVOR: Mary-Ellen Kreye
26909 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
501-2018 to consider the petition of DEKA ASSOCIATES, L,LC for a Modification of a
GIB Declaration of Restrictive Covenants dated October 26, 2009 affecting real .
property located at 2870 Grand Ave. - BALDWIN - w/si of Grand Ave., 230'
s/of Barnes Ave.
26909 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on APRIL 24, 2018
502-2018 to consider the petition of DEKA ASSOCIATES, LLC for approval of the
GIB project plan for Grand Manor Estates & approving a "PILOT" for the Senior
Housing Project affecting real property located at 2870 Grand Ave. -
BALDWIN - w/si of Grand Ave., 230' s/of Barnes Ave.
13671 Resolution - Authorizing acceptance of a proposal to provide a software
503-2018 support & maintenance contract for the Dept. of Public Safety's Report
GIB Management System - DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY (TIBURON INC.)
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No further business to come before the Board, it was on motion of Councilwoman Goosby, seconded
by Councilman Dunne, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the Meeting be ADJOURNED.
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isYLVIA A. CABANA
TOWN CLERK
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