Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 01/22/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney John P. Gibbons, Jr. Village Clerk Bryan L. Rivera Deputy Village Clerk Linda Pardo Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 6:50 PM. Resolution No. 017-25 Resolved to approve bills and payroll. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 018-25 Resolved to approve a contract with LiPopUp to plan various Village events for $5,000 per month for one year. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 1  Resolution No. 019-25 Resolved to approve a request by the American Legion Mineola Memorial Post #349 for the use of a general-purpose room on the following Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for their monthly meetings: February 4, 2025 June 10, 2025 March 11, 2025 September 9, 2025 April 8, 2025 October 7, 2025 May 6, 2025 November 18, 2025 Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 020-25 Resolved to approve a request by the St. James Restaurant and Chamber of Commerce to hold a St. Patrick’s Day Parade Block Party on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Second Street between Mineola Boulevard and Main Street. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 021-25 Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidate as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department: Aidan McMenamy Company 1 Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 2  Resolution No. 022-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 3 to the Emergency Ejector System Replacement Contract at Crandall Drive Ejector Station for the Replacement Generator and ATS System. Vendor: RJ Industries Amount: $118,161.59 Funding Source: 2024/2025 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 023-25 Resolved to authorize the hiring of Nicole Gray as a Court Clerk in Justice Court working Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with an annual starting salary of $49,000. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 024-25 Resolved to approve the transfer of Concetta Ribeiro to the title of Court Clerk in Justice Court with an annual salary of $55,000. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 3  Resolution No. 025-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Laborer position in the Village Clerk’s Department. Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a starting salary of $18.00 per hour in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 026-25 WHEREAS, the Village is the sponsor of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) on behalf of the Mineola Fire Department in accordance with Article 11-A of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML); and WHEREAS, as required by GML § 219-a(2)(c), the Mineola Fire Department has submitted the attached list, certified under oath, of active members of the Fire Department, indicating those volunteers who earned at least fifty points during 2024 to qualify for service credit; and WHEREAS, the certification made by the Fire Department includes a statement that the points recorded on the attached list have been tabulated in accordance with the Point System adopted by the Village to be in effect during calendar year 2024, and to the best of the knowledge of the Fire Department, is a true and accurate reflection of the activities performed by the active members; and WHEREAS, GML § 219-a(2)(d) requires the Board of Trustees (Board) to review and approve the attached list, then return it to the Fire Department to be posted for thirty days; and WHEREAS, the Board has completed its review of the attached list; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the attached list of volunteer firefighters of the Mineola Fire Department and the points earned by these firefighters during calendar year 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this adopted resolution and the attached list shall be returned to the Fire Department for posting for a minimum of thirty days. Attard, Joseph C. Corrigan, Brendan M. D’Imperio, Nicholas J. Batista, David M. Cruz Martinez, Marvin Duffy, James R. Batista, Eduardo Cunha, Arlindo A. Eakin, Connor Behan, Thomas F. Cusato, Paul S. Englis, John D. Brennan, Scott A. Da Silva, Jr., Alexandre Fernandes, Jack M. Capruso, Thomas Da Silva, Domingos W. Fernandes, Joseph A. Chen, Xiaoyi Dempsey, Daniel J. Fernandes, Michael J. Connolly, Megan Dempsey, Jr., Daniel J. Franz, Bryan C. Connolly, Robert L. Dias, Andre M. Franz, Christopher W. 4 Franz, Donald W. Martone, Jr., Andrew G. Redmond, Thomas J. Franz, Jack Martone, Sr., Andrew G. Ressa Jr., Neal V. Freitas, Michael Martone, Stephen P. Rocha, Bryan Gandarela, Jake Mazur, Gary V. Rosario, Jay Gauto, Eleuterio McCann, Denis P. Rosellon, James Goncalves, Amadeu McCarthy, Stephen D. Rowe, George J. Grasso, Jake McCloskey, Ian Saar, Steven Guerra, Jose McManus, Thomas Sanderleaf, Mathew W. Hallinger, Tristan Montavano, Michael A. Santoli, Vito A. Itri, Marciano, F. Mota, Filipe A. Santosus, Brian L. Kaletsky, Colin F. Mulder, David G. Santosus, Jr., Louis Kelly, Aidan P. Mullen, Nikita Sauhta, Forum Kelly, Connor Natale, Anthony Sellitto, Jr., Joseph R. Kirkorian, Alexander E. Neto, Alex Stagnari, Jack R. Klein, Alexander Neto, Alirio M. Strauss, Bryan C. Krukowski, Joseph Neves, Joseph M. Strauss, Christopher P. Lampert, Steve B. Nunziata, Carlo Strauss, Scott P. Love, Noah G. Oliva, Michael Swensen, Mark C. Luning, James C. Othman, Vincent Symington, William D. Magalhaes, Danny C. Pereira, Kevin Troche, Wilson Magalhaes, Domingos F. Pigis, Anthony Ueland, Lawrence R. Manazandes, Jacquelin Pires, Ryan Vernon, Ryan Marchica, Alfonse Pomara, Vincent B. Williams, Kenneth L. Martins, Daniel J. Redmond, Daniel P. Wolf, Jack J. Martins, Paulo P. Redmond, David P. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 027-25 Resolved to authorize West Town Payments as the merchant services provider for Flowbird and Mackay Meters. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 5 Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:00 PM. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky ALSO PRESENT: Village Attorney John P. Gibbons, Jr. Village Clerk Bryan L. Rivera Deputy Village Clerk Linda Pardo Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira discussed Mineola Memorial Library’s February book drive, “For Love & Buttercup” which benefits children with cancer; encouraged residents to attend the Community Forum on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM in Village Hall where Nassau County Police, MTA Police, state and county elected officials and others have been invited to participate to discuss public safety; announced that there will be an Irish Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 PM in front Mineola Fire Department headquarters, and discussed the 2025 events and summer concert series. Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori also encouraged residents to attend the Community Forum on Wednesday, January 29; announced that the Mineola Athletic Association will be holding CPR classes on February 7 and February 8; announced that January 26 through February 2 is Restaurant Week, adding that three local restaurants will be participating (Eric’s Italian Bistro, Cassariano and Spaghettini), thanked the Department of Public Works for their work during the snowstorm, and reminded residents that they need to follow holiday sanitation schedule. Trustee Paul S. Cusato encouraged residents to attend the Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 9 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon in the Village Hall Community Center. Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark announced that the 75th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 1:00 PM, followed by festivities at the Irish American Center and Knights of Columbus, encouraged anyone interested in participating in the parade to contact the Irish American Society, and commented that sanitation is doing a great job and that Mineola Boulevard is noticeably cleaner. 6 Trustee Donna M. Solosky stated that the Department of Public Works did a superb job of snow removal this past weekend. No speakers addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:12 PM. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 7