Board of Trustees

Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Bay Park held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett New York 11557. Members of the public were also permitted to observe and participate. 1. Calling the Meeting to Order: Mayor Oliviero called the meeting to order at 9:12 AM 2. Roll Call: Present- - Mayor Antonio Oliviero Deputy Mayor Renee Zylberberg Trustee Michael Davidov Trustee Sarah Joseph Trustee Stella Gershfeld Village Clerk Michelle Blandino Village Attorney Brian Stolar- Via Zoom -9:15AM Building Inspector Dennis Fromigia- Via Zoom – 9:02 AM 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- Minutes of the Meeting on April 15. 2024 On motion by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, seconded by Trustee Davidov, and approved unanimously the Board dispensed with the reading of the April 15, 2024, minutes as the Clerk had previously mailed such minutes and they are hereby approved. 5. Grade Change request from owners of 137 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett Bay Park On motion by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, seconded by Trustee Joseph and unanimously approved, the Board adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board hereby finds and concludes that (a) the approved grade change at 137 Piermont Avenue 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the grade change application on the condition that the applicant constructs the grade changes and site improvements, including all drainage facilities and drainage mitigation measures, in compliance with the following plans, all prepared by Andrew S. Braum, P.E., dated 5-24-23, last revised 5.01.24: (a) Project – “Proposed Inground Swimming Pool, Fence, Patio & Drywell”, a. Drawing entitled “General Notes, Plot Plan, Zoning Analysis & Drywell Info.”, sheet AQ-1;  b. Drawing entitled “General Notes, Pool Plan, Cross Sections, Details, Drywell Details, Paver Detail, Auto Cover Specifications and Gas Heater Specifications”, sheet AQ-2; c. Drawing entitled “Pool Code Compliance Notes & Fence Details”, sheet AQ-3; (b) Project – “Grading and Drainage”, drawing entitled “General Notes, Plot Plan, Zoning Analysis & Drywell Info.”, sheet A-1; and (c) Project – “Erosion and Sediment Control”, drawing entitled “General Notes, Plot Plan, Zoning Analysis and Silt Fence Info.”, sheet A-2. 6. Landscaping for Woodside Drive and Cedar Avenue On motion Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, seconded by Trustee Joseph and unanimously approved, the Board approved the Roadman to install the plantings at Woodside Drive and Cedar Avenue where the new fence and curbing were installed at a price not to exceed $3500, and to hire a Landscaper to help at a fee not to exceed $200 per day. 7. Board Resolution authorize Mayor to sign engagement letter with Satty Levine Ciacco, CPA for auditing services for fiscal year ending February 28, 2024 On motion by Trustee Zylberberg, seconded by Trustee Joseph and unanimously approved, the Board authorized Mayor Oliviero to sign the engagement letters with Satty, Levine & Ciacco, CPA’s, P.C. in connection with the Village and Village Justice Court 2024 year-end audits. 8. Reports: 1. Audit of Claims The Board discussed the claims. Upon confirmation from the Board 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 Oliviero, seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, and adopted unanimously, the Board authorized and directed the Village Treasurer pay the general fund claims in the total sum of $68,376.86 set forth in abstract #738 (copy of the abstract is on file in the Village office). 9. PUBLIC COMMENT None 10. Next Meeting: May 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM 11. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM Michelle Blandino Village Clerk