Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 02/05/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori 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 Superintendent of Public Works Leonard M. Palumbo Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 6:45 PM. Resolution No. 028-25 Resolved to approve bills and payroll. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 029-25 Resolved to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees from January 8, and January 22, 2025, and amended minutes from November 20, 2024. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 1  Resolution No. 030-25 Resolved to approve a request from the Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council Number 2502 for the use of six metered parking spaces on Jericho Turnpike adjacent to their premises Saturday, February 22, 2025 to facilitate a charity event. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 031-25 Resolved to approve a request from the New York Power Authority and New York Transco for the use of the Village Hall Community Center auditorium to a Propel NY Energy community information session on Wednesday, March 28, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 032-25 Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Athletic Association to schedule its Opening Day Parade for Saturday, April 5, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM along the following route: • Start at Wilson Park—Union Street, Parking Lot • South on Union Street to Second Street • West on Second Street to Willis Avenue • North on Willis Avenue to the Little League Complex 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 2  Resolution No. 033-25 Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidate as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department: Paul McKenna Company 3 Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 034-25 Resolved to authorize the purchase, installation, removal and storage of holiday lights. Vendor: Holiday Outdoor Décor Cost: $19,026.00 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 035-25 Resolved to approve the following 2025 tow car license applicants, and to designate Cross Island Wrecker as the Village’s authorized tow car agent for abandoned vehicles for 2025 and waive its fees for tow car and operator registration. TOW CAR BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS AAAAAA1 T&D Autobody 162A Sea Cliff Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 Albert Zolezzi Auto Body 432 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 Always Towing 79 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040 C&N Auto Center 96 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY 11001 Countywide Towing 534 Main Street, Westbury, NY 11590 Cross Island Wrecker Svc. 635 Commercial Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 Fagan’s Towing 22 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 11021 Grand Auto Body 96-98 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 HR Towing & Auto Body 9 Neil Court, Oceanside, NY 11572 MacArthur Collision & Towing 170 E. Lincoln Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Nationwide Towing 2044 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Nuzzi Bros. Auto Collision 77 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Pitty Pitty Bang Bang 94 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Ray’s Towing 161 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 T&D Towing Corp. 162 Sea Cliff Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 3 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 036-25 Resolved to authorize the hiring of Nicholas Avila as a Laborer in the Village Clerk’s Office working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, at a starting salary of $18.00 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 037-25 Resolved to appoint Marlene Albuquerque Barbosa as Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective February 10, 2025, at a starting salary of $55,000. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 038-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Laborer position in the Village Clerk’s Office. Workdays are Monday through Friday, and hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 4  Resolution No. 039-25 Resolved to authorize the engineering services for preparing the 2024 Annual Water Quality Report. Engineers: D&B Engineers & Architects, D.P.C. Cost: $7,700.00 Funding Source(s): 2024/2025 Water Fund Budget and/or the Water Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 040-25 Resolved to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works and the Supervisor of Water Plant Operations to attend the AWWA - New York Section Water Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY from Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17, 2025. Approximate Cost: $2,000.00 Funding Source: 2024/2025 Water Fund Budget 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 041-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order Nos. 4 through 6 for the 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS Treatment at Well #4, Contract No. 1 General Construction. Change Order No. 4 – To expand the limits of fencing replacements on site Cost: $27,846.73 Change Order No. 5 – Additional installation of concrete Cost: $6,410.25 Change Order No. 6 – Furnish and install overhead door operator Cost: $1,593.09 Total Cost of All Change Orders: $35,850.07 Contractor: Metro Group of Long Island Inc Cost of Change Orders to come from General Construction Allowance resulting in no change in the total General Construction contract price. 5 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 042-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 6 for the 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS Treatment at Well #4, Contract No. 1 Plumbing Contract. Change Order No. 6 – Replacement of Well Blowoff Valve Cost: $9,847.50 Contractor: Bensin Contracting Inc Cost of Change Orders to come from Plumbing Contract Allowance resulting in no change in the total Plumbing Contract price. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 043-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 1 for the PTAS Treatment at Well #1, Phase II General Contract. Change Order No. 1 – Add steel spacers behind all lintels and change tie-rod to stainless steel Cost: $2,195.85 Contractor: WHM Plumbing & Heating Contractors Inc. Cost of Change Orders to come from General Construction Allowance resulting in no change in the total General Construction contract price 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 6  Resolution No. 044-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 2 for the PTAS Treatment at Well #1, Phase II General Contract. Change Order No. 2 – Credit for providing galvanized steel in lieu of stainless steel for all structural steel Credit: $21,185.85 Contractor: WHM Plumbing & Heating Contractors Inc. The contract will be reduced by the total value of this change order, the new contract amount will be $2,417,134.15 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 045-25 Resolved to authorize the request for the removal of a “Handicap Reserved” Parking sign and space by the resident at 236 McKinley Parkway. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 046-25 Resolved to authorizing the engineering services for the 2025 Storm Water Management Pro- gram Services MS4 Permit Compliance Activities. Engineers: D&B Engineers & Architects, D.P.C. Cost: $18,400.00 Funding Source(s): 2024/2025 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 7  Resolution No. 047-25 Resolved to authorize the purchase of two new Flowbird Solar Powered Strada Rapide Multi- Space, Color Display Parking Meter Kiosks from Region XIV Education Service Center contract #158971. Vendor: Devo & Associates Cost: $16,716.15 Funding Source(s): 2024/2025 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 048-25 Resolved to authorize the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space for 184 Roslyn Road, Mineola on the Dow Avenue side of the property. 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 049-25 Resolved to authorize the purchase of two Bigbelly HC5 Solar Refuse Collection Stations with Lifecycle CLEAN Software and ad panel strips per the Massachusetts State FAC113 Contract Pricing. Total Cost: $11,968.40 Funding Source: 2024/2025 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 8 Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe presented a report on permits issued in January 2025, gave an update on Municity, the building permit management program, and stated that address identification is important as some properties do not have identifying numbers. Resolution No. 050-25 Resolved to approve the payment for the settled 2024-2025 tax certiorari case pursuant to the settlement chart annexed to this resolution. 2024/2025 TAX CERT SETTLEMENTS PETITIONER ADDRESS ATTORNEY YEARS REFUND REFUND S/B/L AT ISSUE DEMAND SETTLEMENT Board of Managers 205 Mineola Boulevard Forchelli 2011/12- $408,567 $135,000 County Seat 9/401/515U, Units 100-103, 2024/25 Condominium 200-209, 300-309, 400-409 500-509 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 Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 051-25 RESOLVED, to approve the Second Renewal of Service Agreement between the Incorporated Village of Mineola and Omni Recycling of Babylon, Inc. for Disposal Services for Municipal Solid Waste for the period May 1, 2025 through and including April 30, 2030; and RESOLVED, that Mayor Paul A. Pereira is authorized to sign the Second Renewal of Service Agreement for Disposal Services for Municipal Solid Waste on behalf of the Village of Mineola. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:08 PM. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark 9 Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Meeting to order at 7:09 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori 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 Superintendent of Public Works Leonard M. Palumbo Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira stated that Village Offices will be closed on February 12 for Lincoln’s birthday and on February 17 for Presidents’ Day and reminded residents that a holiday sanita- tion collection schedule will be in effect for both weeks. Mayor Pereira encouraged people to subscribe to notifications to receive text and email reminders. Mayor Pereira discussed the Community Forum held on January 29 and reported that the Village was awarded a $1,133,000 grant for improvements to the community center. Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori thanked Mayor Pereira for spearheading last week’s Community Forum where homelessness was a major focus and thanked the Department of Public Works for preparing Village roads for the forecasted snowstorm. Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark reminded residents that the St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Sunday, March 2, adding that any organizations interested in marching should contact the Irish American Society, and announced that there will be an Irish flag raising ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 PM in front of Mineola Fire Department headquarters. Trustee Donna M. Solosky encouraged residents to come to the Kiwanis pancake breakfast this Sunday, February 9 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and to bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to Faith Mission Food Pantry. No speakers addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:17 PM. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark 10 Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 11