Board of Trustees

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Bay Park held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM. at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett NY 11557. Members of the public also were permitted to observe and participate. The public had a right to speak at this meeting. 1. Calling the Meeting to Order: Mayor Salomon called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM 2. Roll Call: Present- Mayor Alex Salomon Deputy Mayor Antonio Oliviero Trustee Gail Rubel Trustee Jay Levy- left meeting at 7:20 PM Trustee Renee Zylberberg Village Clerk Michelle Blandino Village Attorney Brian Stolar Building Inspector Dennis Fromigia 3. Notice of Meeting – Nassau Herald: The Clerk reported that notice of the public meeting was emailed to the Nassau Herald, posted on the bulletin board outside of Village Hall and in the lobby of Village Hall and posted on the Village website. 4. Minutes –April 18, 2022 On motion by Mayor Salomon, seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliviero, and approved unanimously, the Board dispensed with the reading of the April 18, 2022 minutes as the Clerk had previously mailed such minutes and they are hereby approved. 5. Public Hearing for Phase 2 Annual Storm Water Report A. Open Hearing – The Mayor opened the public hearing B. Notice of Hearing Clerk Blandino confirmed that notice of this evening’s public hearing was published in the Nassau Herald and was posted on the bulletin board outside of Village Hall and in the lobby of Village Hall. C. Affidavits – Affidavits of posting and publication are on file at the Village Clerk’s office. D. Appearances – None.  E. Close Hearing –On motion made by Mayor Salomon, seconded by Trustee Oliviero and unanimously approved the Board voted to close the hearing and adopt the Storm water Annual Report and authorize the Mayor to sign the report. 6. Public Hearing for Proposed Bill HBP 2201- A local law to adopt a new Chapter 133A of the Code of the Village of Hewlett Bay Park, entitled “Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises”, providing for the regulation of telecommunications within public ways The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Village Attorney explained the proposed local law. After confirming that the hearing notice was published in the Nassau Herald and posted on the bulletin board outside of Village Hall and in the lobby of Village Hall and Village Website. Affidavits of posting and publication of the hearing notices are on file at the Village Clerk’s office, and hearing no comments from the public, on motion duly made by the Mayor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliviero, and adopted unanimously, the Board closed the public hearing and adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board hereby finds and concludes that (a) Proposed .Law HBP-2201 is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its regulations; (b) the Board is the lead agency with respect to environmental review of this proposed action; (c) the Board has considered the following factors in respect to its review of the environmental impacts of the proposed action: (i) whether the proposed action would result in any substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels, nor any substantial increase in solid waste production, nor create a substantial increase in the potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems; (ii) whether the proposed action would result in the removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna, substantial interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, impacts on a significant habitat area, substantial adverse impacts on a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the habitat of such a species, or other significant adverse impacts to natural resources; (iii) whether the proposed action would impair the environmental characteristics of any Critical Environmental Area; (iv) whether the proposed action would conflict with the community’s current plans or goals as official approved or adopted; (v) whether the proposed action would impair the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood character; (vi) whether the proposed action would result in a major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy; (vii) whether the proposed action would create a hazard to human health; (viii) whether the proposed action would create a substantial change in the use, or intensity of use, of land, including agricultural, open space or recreational resources, or in its capacity to support existing uses;  (ix) whether the proposed action would encourage or attract large numbers of persons to any place for more than a few days, compared to the number who would come to such place without such action; (x) whether the proposed action would create changes in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which would have a significant impact on the environment, but when taken considered together would result in a substantial adverse impact on the environment; (xi) whether the proposed action would create substantial adverse impacts when considered cumulatively with any other actions, proposed or in process; (xii) whether the proposed action would result in substantial adverse impact with respect to any relevant environmental consideration, including noise, aesthetics, traffic, air quality, water quality or adequacy of water supply, drainage, soil conditions, or quality of life in the community in general and the immediate neighborhood in particular; (d) the proposed action, would not have a significant adverse environmental impact, as that impact is considered under SEQRA; and (e) no further environmental review is required with respect to the proposed action, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board adopts Proposed Bill HBP-2201 as Local Law HBP-2-2022, and directs the Village Clerk to file Local Law HBP-2-2022 with the New York Secretary of State and take all actions required by law. 7. Public Hearing Proposed Bill HBP 22-02 A local law to amend Chapter 146 of the Code of the Village of Hewlett Bay Park, to provide for a new section to regulate piers in a front yard. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Village Attorney explained the proposed local law. After confirming that the hearing notice was published in the Nassau Herald and posted on the bulletin board outside of Village Hall and in the lobby of Village Hall, and the affidavits of posting and publication of the hearing notices are on file at the Village Clerk’s office, and hearing no comments from the public, on motion duly made by the Mayor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliviero, and adopted unanimously, the Board closed the public hearing and adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board hereby finds and concludes that (a) Proposed .Law HBP-2202 is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its regulations; (b) the Board is the lead agency with respect to environmental review of this proposed action; (c) the Board has considered the following factors in respect to its review of the environmental impacts of the proposed action: (i) whether the proposed action would result in any substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels, nor any substantial increase in solid waste production, nor create a substantial increase in the potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems; (ii) whether the proposed action would result in the removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna, substantial interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, impacts on a significant habitat area,  substantial adverse impacts on a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the habitat of such a species, or other significant adverse impacts to natural resources; (iii) whether the proposed action would impair the environmental characteristics of any Critical Environmental Area; (iv) whether the proposed action would conflict with the community’s current plans or goals as official approved or adopted; (v) whether the proposed action would impair the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood character; (vi) whether the proposed action would result in a major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy; (vii) whether the proposed action would create a hazard to human health; (viii) whether the proposed action would create a substantial change in the use, or intensity of use, of land, including agricultural, open space or recreational resources, or in its capacity to support existing uses; (ix) whether the proposed action would encourage or attract large numbers of persons to any place for more than a few days, compared to the number who would come to such place without such action; (x) whether the proposed action would create changes in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which would have a significant impact on the environment, but when taken considered together would result in a substantial adverse impact on the environment; (xi) whether the proposed action would create substantial adverse impacts when considered cumulatively with any other actions, proposed or in process; (xii) whether the proposed action would result in substantial adverse impact with respect to any relevant environmental consideration, including noise, aesthetics, traffic, air quality, water quality or adequacy of water supply, drainage, soil conditions, or quality of life in the community in general and the immediate neighborhood in particular; (d) the proposed action, would not have a significant adverse environmental impact, as that impact is considered under SEQRA; and (e) no further environmental review is required with respect to the proposed action, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board adopts Proposed Bill HBP-2202 as Local Law HBP-3-2022, and directs the Village Clerk to file Local Law HBP-3-2022 with the New York Secretary of State and take all actions required by law. 8. Building Department Correspondence A. Memo for Property Maintenance at 210 Cedar Avenue The Building Inspector gave the Board an update on the conditions of the property. After discussion and review of the Building Inspector’s written report, on motion by Mayor Salomon, seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliviero, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following resolution: “WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has received a written report from the Building Inspector with respect to various alleged violations of the Village Code, at premises 210 Cedar Avenue  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Village Code §115-2, that the owners of the said premises be, and hereby are, directed to appear before the Board of Trustees, on June 20, 2022, at 6:30 PM, at 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett NY., to show cause why the conditions described in a notice of violation dated May 6, 2022, issued by the Building Inspector with respect to such property, should not be abated or corrected, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall give notice of such requirement pursuant to Village Code §115-2.” 9. Salt Building Building Inspector Dennis Fromigia discussed with the Board. 10. June 2022 Election Update Appoint Election Inspector On motion by Deputy Mayor Oliviero and seconded by Mayor Salomon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Election Law, the Board of Trustees is required to appoint an even number of inspectors of election, and fix their compensation, and designate one of them as Chair, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following person is hereby designated and appointed as an inspector of election to replace Francine Kornwweiss, Election Inspector/ Chairperson who withdrew her position as an Election Inspector, and shall meet on June 21, 2022 at the place designated for such Village Election, between the hours of 12 Noon and 9:00 p.m., inclusive, for the purpose of the Village Election: NAME ADDRESS PARTY Faye Stein 1546 Hewlett Avenue Democrat Hewlett, NY 11557 AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Faye Stein, hereby is, designated to act as Chair of said inspectors of election, and it is further RESOLVED, that the compensation for each of the aforesaid inspector of election shall be $135.00 for each of said days that said inspectors of election may be required to serve. 11. Willow Pond Agreement- The Board discussed. 12. Board Resolution authorize Mayor to sign engagement letter with Satty Levine Ciacco.,CPA’s, P.C. for auditing services for fiscal year end February 28, 2022. On motion by Mayor Salomon, seconded by Trustee Zylberberg and unanimously approved, the Board authorized Mayor Salomon to sign the engagement letters with Satty, Levine & Ciacco, CPA’s, P.C. in connection with the Village and Village Justice Court 2022 year-end audits. 13. Speed Humps Update The Board discussed. 14. Insurance Policy Renewal All Policies Borg and Borg On motion by Deputy Mayor Salomon, seconded by Trustee Zylberberg, and unanimously approved, the Board approved the renewal of the Village insurance policies for 2022/2023 to Borg & Borg Insurance at a cost of $27,050.81 for all policies, $380.00 for Crime Policy. 15. Building Permit Renewal Process The Village Attorney was directed to draft a local law relating to building permit extensions. 16. Reports A. Public Safety 1. Police Report –April 2022 April Arrests: 1 Movers: 19 Parkers 0 Crime 3 A. Treasurer’s Report –April 2022 Cash Status – April 2022 Bank Balances - Reg., Pay. M.M., as of 4/01/2022 914,662.48 Plus – Receipts: Real Property Taxes 32,632.05 Non Property Taxes 2,998.67 Departmental Income 350.00 Use of Money and Property 4,105.90 Licenses and Permits 2,645.00 Fines and Forfeitures 1,532.00 Sale of Property 100.00  44,363.62 959,026.10 Less - Disbursements: General Gov’t Support 14,866.20 Public Safety 10,380.00 Transportation 6,720.20 Culture and Recreation 330.89 Employee Benefits 11,317.96 -43,615.25 915,410.85 Trust Account Deposit Returns -136,000.00 779,410.85 Proof – Bank Balances: Signature Bank – Reg 3,424.46 Signature Bank – Pay 8,845.18 Signature Bank – M.M. 669,641.21 Signature Bank Trust 97,500.00 779,410.85 1. Audit of Claims The Board discussed the claims. Upon confirmation from the Deputy Mayor Oliviero that the items in such abstract represented the purchase of goods and services actually received and/or performed and that each item contained in the abstract was for a proper Village purpose, on motion duly made by Mayor Salomon, seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliviero, and adopted unanimously, the Board authorized and directed the Village Treasurer pay the general fund claims in the total sum of $41,123.44 set forth in abstract #713 (copy of the abstract is on file in the Village office). 17. New Business: None 18. Next Meeting: June 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM 19. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. Michelle Blandino Village Clerk