Town Board Agenda
Regular MeetingHempstead, NY · February 5, 2019
Minutes
STATED TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2 019
The Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, New York, met at the Town Meeting Pavilion,
Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at
7:00P.M.
Roll was called:PRESENT: LAURA A. GILLEN, Supervisor
EDWARD A. AMBROSINO, Councilman
ANTHONY P. D'ESPOSITO, Councilman
DENNIS DUNNE, SR., Councilman
DOROTHY L. GOOSBY, Senior Councilwoman
ERIN KING SWEENEY, Councilwoman
Members of the Town Board
ABSENT: BRUCE BLAKEMAN,. Councilman
ALSO PRESENT: SYLVIA A. CABANA, Town Clerk
GASPARE TUMMINELLO, Deputy Town Clerk
JOSEPH J. RA, Town Attorney
RICHARD RAMOS, Deputy Town Comptroller
Supervisor Gillen called attention to three remarkable young ladies along with recognizing their
teacher Mr. Shenker and presented each of the honorees with citations. Estee Ackerman, a West
Hempstead resident, was the winner of two gold medals & one bronze medal at "2018 Open Table
Tennis Tournament Championships". Estee Ackerman is now the number one ranked hardback player
in the United States; in addition, she is also a 202 0Olympic hopeful. Kaylie Hausknecht & Juliana
Condoleo are two scientific Olympians both students are from Lynbrook High School. Kaylie and
Juliana were participants in the "Regeneration Science Talent Search" the nation's most prestigious
science competition. Supervisor Gillen congratulated these students on their awe inspiring
achievements noting that they each have made their family, friends & the Town of Hempstead truly
proud.
Supervisor Gillen asked Councilman D'Esposito to lead the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to
our flag.
Councilwoman Goosby wanted to recognize the fact that Rosa Parks birthday was on February 4th of
this month.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBERS
& RESOLUTIONS
3 0054 Proposed Local Law Re: "PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS" in
104-2019 (NR) BETHPAGE (To amend Section 202 -1 of the Code of the Town of
DIG 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. 10-2 019 ADOPTED, pursuant to Resolution No. 104-2 019
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7179 Determining parcels benefited by Construction or Reconstruction of Sidewalk
6365 area in BALDWIN, BELLMORE, EAST MEADOW, ELMONT, FLORAL
105-2019 PARK, FRANKLIN SQUARE, GARDEN CITY SOUTH, HEWLETT,
KS/DE INWOOD, LEVITTOWN, MERRICK, NORTH BALDWIN, NORTH
BELLMORE, NORTH MERRICK, OCEANSIDE, ROOSEVELT,
SEAFORD, UNIONDALE; (NR) VALLEY STREAM, WANTAGH, WEST
HEMPSTEAD, \VOODMERE in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County,
NY, & Adopting proposed Assessment Roll for the cost thereof
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Patty Harris; 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 "Proposed Assessment Roll Determining Parcels Benefited by
Construction or Reconstruction of Sidewalks in Various Towns" ADOPTED
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ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR
30064 Resolution - Authorizing the execution of a consulting agreement for the
Adjourned purpose of reviewing Anchor's Plans, Policies and Procedures - DEPT. OF
Without a Date PARKS & RECREATION (MARY SUZANNE MCKENNA CLIFFORD)
AIDE
30065 Resolution- Authorizing the execution of a beach volleyball programming
106-2019 license agreement - DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION (SPORTIME
GIDE CLUBS, LLC)
20915 Resolutions (2) - Granting permission for use of Town of Hempstead Parking
Fields -
107-2019 BALDWIN [BA-11] (BALDWIN ASSOCATION TROOP #2036)
108-2019 BALDWIN [BA-13] (THE GIRLS SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC.)
GIDE
21943 Resolution - Authorizing the Town of Hempstead to accept a donation in the
109-2019 amount of $80.00 from Kathleen Braile Martines - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
GIDE (COES NECK PARK)
10889 Resolution - Authorizing settlement of claim for personal injuries sustained -
110-2019 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (EMIL WANEES)
GIDE
29927 Resolution - Authorizing the award of contract for evaluation & inventory of
Adjourned to the Town Building Department - DEPT. OF BUILDINGS (FTI
February 26, 2019 CONSULTING, INC.) Contract #66-2018
AIG
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Susan Goldstone; Elizabeth Treston (sp) on behalf of
Sout.11 Shore Recovery Coalition; Kevin Moran Rep. for NY
Builders Institute; Annmarie DiSalvo; Robin Archbold;
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CASE NO. 29927 - Continued
Rachel Sumerson; Mike Cascio; Lenny Minervini; Susan
Ryan; Patricia Balassi; Alan Kennemer; Pearl Jacobs
CONCERNS: Felix Procacci; Richard Schurin; Valerie Lampe; Pat Poulos;
Rori Gordon; Jeff Greenfield; Meta J. Mereday
Councilman Ambrosino called to modify motion of Adjournment to Suspend
rules to allow public comment to accommodate those people who are in
attendance seconded by Councilwoman Goosby
COUNCILMAN AMBROSINO CALLED MOTION WITH COMPOUND
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO ALLOW PUBLIC TO SPEAK
S ECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOOSBY
SUPERVISOR GILLEN VOTED NO
21646 Resolution - Authorizing the Town of Hempstead to waive the adoption fees
111-2019 on shelter dogs & cats for the "Tails of Love" shelter adoption event to be
GIDE held on Saturday & Sunday February 16 & 17, 2019 - TOWN OF
HEMPSTEAD ANIMAL SHELTER
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Regina Dattner; Gabby Stracher
21646 Resolution - Amending the fee schedule for the Town of Hempstead Animal
112-2019 Shelter -TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ANIMAL SHELTER
GIDE
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Regina Dattner; Valerie Lampe
CONCERNS: Diane Madden; Meta J. Mereday
22356 Resolution - Authorizing execution of a software support & services contract
113-2019 for the Department of Water's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
GIDE (SCADA) and Security System - DEPT. OF WATER (EMERSON PROCESS
MANAGEMENT POWER & WATER SOLUTIONS, INC.)
22356 Resolution - Authorizing acceptance of a proposal to provide inspection and
114-2019 lamp replacement on seven elevated water storage tanks throughout the
GIDE Department of Water's six water districts - DEPT. OF WATER (J&M
INSPECTION SERVICE)
22356 Resolution - Authorizing acceptance of a field service partnership agreement
115-2019 for the Department of Water's Nitratax System and Spectrophotometer -
GIDE DEPT. OF WATER (HACH C OMPANY)
22356 Resolution - Authorizing execution of a service contract to provide high speed
116-2019 communications - DEPT. OF WATER (SWIFTREACH NETWORKS, INC.)
GIDE
26493 Resolution - Accepting a grant & authorizing an agreement for services
28605 relative to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter's participation in the Dogs
117-2019 Playing for Life Training Program [DPFL} - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD -
GIDE DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, ANIMAL SHELTER & CONTROL
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CASE NO. 26493 & 2860 5 - Continued
DIVISION (ANIMAL FARM FOUNDATION & DOGS PLAYING FOR
LIFE TRAINING PROGRAM [DPFL])
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Regina Dattner; Diane Madden; Valerie Lampe;
Marcia Berrios; Raychel Ryckman Martino; Liz Fox;
Gabby Stracher
CONCERNS: Barbara Trevouledes; Meta J. Mereday
2860 5 Resolution - Establishing the Town of Hempstead free microchipping
118-20 19 program for dogs upon licensing and/or renewal - OFFICE OF THE TOWN
GIDE CLERK; DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES, ANIMAL SHELTER &
CONTROL DIVISION
APPEARANCES:
IN FAVOR: Regina Dattner; Valerie Lampe; Liz Fox
CONCERNS: Diane Madden; Barbara Trevouledes; Meta J. Mereday
22329 Resolution- Authorizing the Supervisor tp execute a drainage easement
119-20 19 relative to Waterview Road-(NR) ISLAND PARK -TOWN OF
GIDE HEMPSTEAD - DEPT. OF ENGINEERING (WATERVIEW LAND
DEVELOPMENT , LLC)
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Domenica Califano
22329 Resolution - Authorizing the Supervisor to execute an amendment to a
120-20 19 drainage easement relative to Waterview Road- (NR) ISLAND PARK
GIDE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD -DEPT. OF ENGINEERING (WATERVIEW
LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC)
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Domenica Califano
2 7490 Resolution - Retaining risk management services and a workers compensation
12 1-20 19 third party administrator - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (BRADY RISK
GIDE MANAGEMENT, INC. & CORVEL CORP.)
COUNCILWOMAN GOOSBY & COUNCILMAN DUNNE VOTED NO
17356 Resolution -Authorizing the award of purchase Contract# 0 4-20 19 for pre
122 -20 19 employment physical exams and other employee medical services - TOWN
GIDE OF HEMPSTEAD (CITY MD)
17356 Resolution - Authorizing an interim agreement with City MD at 134 5 Avenue
132-20 19 of the Americas, 8th floor New York, NY 10 10 5 for the period of October 3 1,
GIDE 20 18 through January 3 1, 20 19 - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD (CITY MD)
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7 Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 36-2019 Re: Various offices positions
& occupations in the Town Government of the Town of Hempstead
25747
124/1-2019 BLAFFORD, III, DANIEL (DEPT. OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY)
28911
124/2-2019 D' AMICO, LISA (DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY)
29602
124/3-2019 DESIDORO, ALEX (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS)
27832
124/4-2019 D'ESPOSITO, TIMOTHY (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION &
WATERWAYS)
28250
124/5 -2019 ELLERMAN, ROBERT (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS)
28226
124/6-2019 ERIKSEN, PETER (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS)
2831 3
124/7-2019 GRIFFITH, CRISTIAN (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
26900
124/8-2019 HOIST, MARTHA (DEPT. OF BUILDINGS)
30068
124/9-2019 LANG, THOMAS (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
29882
124/10-2019 LANZILLOTTA, STEVEN (OFFICE OF THE TOWN BOARD)
28085
124/11-2019 LOMBARDO, MICHAEL (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
28115
124/12-2019 MAFFUCCI, MICHAEL (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
29545
124/13-2019 MCCONNELL, HUNTER (OFFICE OF THE RECEIVER OF TAXES)
27450
124/14-2019 MINEO, LUCI (OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY)
27694
. 124/15-2019 NISENSON, ALAN (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
27912
124/16-2019 ROCKENSIES, MARYKATE (DEPT. OF SANITATION)
29758
124/17-2019 SINO, BRANDON (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS)
28626
124/18-2019 TASHMAN, FRANK (DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION)
29128
124/19-2019 TOBY, CHRISTOPHER (DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & WATERWAYS)
GIDE
TIMOTHY D'ESPOSITO -COUNCILMAN D'ESPOSITO RECUSED
HIMSELF FROM VOTING
THOMAS LANG - SUPERVISOR GILLEN VOTED NO
30061 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26, 2019
125-2019 Proposed Local Law Re: "REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS" to limit
GIDE parking in SEAFORD (To amend Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
30062 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26, 2019
126-2019 Proposed Local Law Re: "PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS" in
GIDE OCEANSIDE, SEAFORD (To amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town
of Hempstead)
30063 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26, 2019
127 -2019 Proposed Local Law Re: "ARTERIAL STOPS" in BALDWIN HARBOR,
GIDE OCEANSIDE (To amend Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
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15396 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26, 2019
128-2019 Proposed Local Law in relation to "REGULATION OF MARIJUANA IN
GIDE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PARKS AND PARK DISTRICT PARKS" (To
create a new Section 78-3.5 of Chapter 78 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
28674 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26. 2019
129-2019 Proposed amendment of section 302 of article XXXI of the building zone
GIDE ordinance of the Town of Hempstead in order to create a new subsection in
relation to enacting a temporary moratorium on the establishment of
recreational marijuana stores, dispensaries, social clubs and other recreational
marijuana related uses- TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
29745 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26, 2019
130-2019 Proposed Local Law to be entitled, "CODE OF ETHICS" (To repeal Chapter
GIDE 38 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead & other Town Board resolutions
relating to ethics & enact a new Chapter 38 of the Code of the Town of
Hempstead)
21527 Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on FEBRUARY 26. 2019
131-2019 Proposed "HANDICAPPED PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS"
GIDE in BELLMORE, ELMONT, OCEANSIDE, UNIONDALE (Newbridge Rd.;
Remsen St.; Louis Ave.; Jackson St.; Arthur St.)
24308 Resolution - Authorizing an extension of time for payment of real property
10338 tax by certain persons who were furloughed or non-pay federal workers, or
132-2019 their spouses or domestic partners, pursuant to Section 925.e of the Real
GIDE Property Tax Law - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD - OFFICE OF THE
RECEIVER OF TAXES
APPEARANCES:
CONCERNS: Meta J. Mereday
No further business to come before the Board, it was on motion of Councilwoman Goosby, seconded
by Councilman D'Esposito, and unanimously voted upon roll call that the Meeting be ADJOURNED.
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SYLVIA A. CABANA
TOWN CLERK
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