Board of Trustees

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Bay Park held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM 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 5:37 PM 2. Roll Call: Present- - Mayor Antonio Oliviero Deputy Mayor Renee Zylberberg Trustee Michael Davidov Village Attorney Brian Stolar Village Clerk Michelle Blandino Excused Trustee Sarah Joseph Trustee Josh Blisko 3. Notice of Meeting – Nassau Herald: The Village 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 December 16, 2024 On motion by Mayor Oliviero, seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, and approved unanimously the Board dispensed with the reading of the December 16, 2024 minutes as the Clerk had previously mailed such minutes and they are hereby approved. 5. Public Hearing Proposed Bill HBP 2407A - local law to amend Village of Hewlett Bay Park Village Code Chapter 146 in relation to definitions in general, the definition of “driveway” and locations where parking is permitted. On motion duly made by the Mayor Oliviero, seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, and unanimously approved, the Board closed the Hearing and authorized the use of a survey monkey to be sent out to the residents regarding driveway regulations. 6. Proposed Bill HBP 2409D - local law to amend Village of Hewlett Bay Park Village Code Chapter 146 in relation to carports. On motion by Mayor Oliviero, seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg and unanimously approved, the Board voted to hold a Public Hearing on February 25,  2025, at 5:30 pm, with respect to Proposed Bill HBP 2409D, and directed the publication of the required legal notice. 7. Public Hearing for Proposed Budget fiscal year 25/26 A. Open Hearing – The Deputy Mayor opened the public hearing: B. Notice of hearing - Clerk Blandino reported that notice of this evening’s public hearing appeared in the Nassau Herald and was posted on the bulletin board outside Village Hall and in the lobby of Village Hall C. Affidavits – Clerk Blandino reported that notice of publication and posting was received. D. Appearances- None E. Close hearing – All those desiring to be heard, having been heard, Mayor Oliviero made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg and unanimously approved. 8.-14 Adoption of Budget: On motion by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg, seconded by Mayor Oliviero and unanimously approved, the Board adopted the following resolution: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the tentative budget as presented this evening be adopted as the official budget of the Village for fiscal year commencing March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026 and directing that a certified copy of the final budget be filed with the New York State Comptroller’s office. Said budget to be entered at large upon the minutes of this meeting by attaching a copy hereto: (COPY OF ADOPTED BUDGET IS ATTACHED) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village previously elected to cease being an assessing unit, and the Assessment Roll for the year 2025 was prepared and filed by Nassau County Assessor, that the rate of 138.801 for Class 1 properties, 11.615 for Class 2 properties and 10.909 for Class 3 properties be affixed to apply to each $100.00 of assessed valuation as appearing on said roll for the fiscal year commencing March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026 and the Clerk is authorized and directed to extend and carry out the Roll, the amount to be collected from each person therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver to the Treasurer on or before February 20, 2025, the Assessment Roll with a warrant attached thereto signed by the Mayor, attested to by the Clerk under the Corporate seal of the Village, containing a summary statement of the purposes and total amount for all purposes and commanding the Clerk to collect the taxes therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board directed the Clerk to mail tax bills to all persons and corporations whose names appear on the assessment roll subsequent to February 25, 2025.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board voted unanimously to approve salary increases for the employees listed below effective March 1, 2025. Michelle Blandino 4% Karen Quintavalle 4% Dana Garraputa 4% Giacchino Stabile $5000.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that “Subsequent to February 8, 2025 and on or before March 1, 2025, the Clerk shall cause notice to be published in the official newspaper of the Village (Nassau Herald) and posted in five conspicuous places in the Village that the tax roll and warrant have been left with her for collection of taxes from March 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025, inclusive from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays containing such other matters as set forth in Section 1428 of the New York Real Property Tax Law. This notice must be published again one week after the first publication. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board directed the Mayor to execute the warrant. 15. Reports: A Public Safety 1. Police Report –November (amended) and December 2024 November Arrests: 0 Movers: 14 Parkers 2 Crime 0 Aided Case 2 Larceny 1 Burglary 1 December Arrests: 0 Movers: 8 Parkers 0 Crime 0 Aided Case 2 Larceny 0 Burglary 0 B Treasurer’s Report –December 2024 Cash Status – December 2024 Bank Balances - Reg., Pay. M.M., as of 12/01/2024 496,340.68 Plus – Receipts: Real Property Taxes 2,034.31  Departmental Income 2,350.00 Use of Money and Property 80.70 Licenses and Permits 35,600.75 Fines and Forfeitures -171.00 Sale of Property/other Comp 100.00 State Aid 15,861.81 55,856.57 552,197.25 Less - Disbursements: General Gov’t Support 34,552.09 Public Safety 29,321.82 Transportation 11,440.34 Employee Benefits 8,272.61 -83,586.86 568,610.39 Proof – Bank Balances: Flag Star Bank – Reg 54,393.60 Flag Star Bank – Pay 1,880.83 Flag Star Bank – M.M. 289,835.96 Flag Star Bank Trust 122,500.00 468,610.39 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 $64,447.22 set forth in abstract #746 (copy of the abstract is on file in the Village office). 16. Building Department A. Permits Issued: December 12, 2024 – January 9, 2025 a. HBP-2024041 289 Meadowview Ave New Single-Family Dwelling b. HBP-2024042 223 Woodside Drive Remove dead trees c. HBP-2024043 90 Anchorage Road Demo dwelling d. HBP-2024034 223 Woodside Drive Rebuild swimming pool e. HBP-2025001 223 Woodside Drive Remove dead trees B. Permits Completed: a. HBP-2023023 350 Pond Lane Renovations b. HBP-2024011 291 Meadowview Ave Curbing c. HBP-2024031 291 Meadowview Ave Fencing C. Stop Work Order Issued: a. None 17. PUBLIC COMMENT- None  Executive Session: At 6:00 p.m. on motion by Mayor Oliviero seconded by Deputy Mayor Zylberberg and unanimously approved, the Board voted to convene in Executive Session to obtain legal advice. At 6:39 p.m. the Board reconvened into regular session. 18. Next Meeting: February 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM 19. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM. Michelle Blandino Village Clerk