Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting – 02/19/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, February 19, 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 Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observers: Long Island Press Hofstra Advocate Sunshine Observers: 7 Observers Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Hearing to order at 6:40 PM. A Public Hearing was held at 6:40 PM at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, 11501 in order to receive public comment upon the following: APPLICATION OF MINEOLA METRO LLC FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 550 OF THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, ENTITLED “ZONING”, SECTION 550-12 ENTITLED “B-1 DISTRICTS”, SUBSECTION (B) ENTITLED “SPECIAL USES” AND SECTION 550-13 ENTITLED “B-2 DISTRICTS” SUBSECTION (A)(1) TO ESTABLISH A COOKING SCHOOL (THE COOKS STUDIO) UPON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 199 SECOND STREET, MINEOLA, NEW YORK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 9, BLOCK 423, LOT 4. No speakers from the public addressed the Board. Resolution No. 052-25 Resolved to declare the Special Use Application of Mineola Metro LLC for a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, entitled “Zoning”, Section 550-12 entitled “B-1 Districts”, Subsection (B) entitled “Special Uses” and Section 550- 13 entitled “B-2 Districts” Subsection (A)(1) for the purpose of establishing a cooking school (The Cooks Studio) upon the property known as 199 Second Street, Mineola, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 423, Lot 4, as a Type II action pursuant to S.E.Q.R.A. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 1 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. 053-25 BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA -----------------------------------------------------------------X In the Matter of the Application of MINEOLA METRO LLC DECISION For a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550, Sections 550-12.B and 550-13 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, at premises known as 199 Second Street, Mineola, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 423, Lots 4. -----------------------------------------------------------------X NAME OF APPLICANT: Mineola Metro LLC SUBJECT PROPERTY: Section 9, Block 423, Lots 4-10, 318 STREET LOCATION: 199 Second Street Mineola, New York 11501 ZONING DISTRICT: “B-2” District RELIEF REQUESTED: Application For a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550, Section 550-12.B and 550-13 to establish a cooking school PUBLICATION & POSTING: All in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. DATE OF HEARING: February 19, 2025 APPEARANCE: Victor McNulty, Business Owner Rachel Cronin, Architect Representative DECISION: Mineola Metro LLC (hereinafter, “Applicant”) is before this Board, pursuant to Chapter 550, Sections 550.12.B and 550.13 of the Municipal Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, for a Special Use Permit to establish a cooking school upon the property known as 199 Second Street, Mineola, New York (known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 423, Lots 4) (hereinafter, the “Property”). 2  By Notice of Disapproval, dated January 14, 2025, Applicant’s building permit was denied. The Building Inspector determined that the proposed application is contrary to the Village’s zoning regulations. Applicant was thus required to seek relief before the Board of Trustees for a Special Use Permit to establish a restaurant upon the Property. A referral of the application was made to the Nassau County Planning Commission. The Nassau County Planning Commission has recommended that this Board take whatever action it deems appropriate. Based upon the evidence adduced at the public hearing, and the documentation submitted to the Board in support of the application, the Board makes the following findings of fact: 1) Applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to establish a cooking school upon the property known as 199 Second Street, Mineola, New York; 2) Applicant will have class sizes not to exceed twenty-four (24) people; 3) The hours of operation will be 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Monday-Friday and 11:30 am to 10:30 pm Saturday and Sunday; 4) Applicant will utilize a private carter and store all putrescible waste refuse indoors until pick-up; 5) The proposed use, subject to the conditions imposed by this Board, will provide a desirable service and convenience to the Village. Based upon the above findings, it is hereby determined that the proposed use, subject to the conditions stated below, is harmonious to the “B-2” District, will conform to the general character of the neighborhood, and that the public health, morals, safety and general welfare of such neighborhood will be secured by the granting of the requested Special Use Permit. Further, it is hereby determined that the Special Use Permit will provide a desirable facility to the area and will not be incongruous to the neighborhood by reason of excessive traffic. IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Special Use Permit is GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1) Applicant shall cause all refuse to be removed from the premises by a private carter at Applicant’s expense. All putrescible waste shall be refrigerated until pick-up. All waste pick-ups shall take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. only; 2) Any garbage dumpster on the premises shall be maintained in a fully-enclosed area and the gates to the dumpster shall be closed at all times except during loading and pick-up. The garbage dumpster and surrounding area shall remain free from debris, odors or litter at all times. 3) All deliveries to the Property shall be during non-peak traffic hours. The Village Board of Trustees shall maintain jurisdiction over the site, particularly with respect to the safety and convenience of deliveries to the Property. In the event that such 3  deliveries shall require modification, the Applicant shall make further application before the Board of Trustees for an amendment of this approval or the Board of Trustees shall direct such modification; 4) The premises shall be maintained in a clean condition at all times; 5) Applicant shall not have any amplified music upon the Property; 6) Ambient music, if any, emanating from the outdoor seating area shall not be audible from a point beyond ten (10’) foot radius; 7) Each of these conditions is material to the approval granted by the Board of Trustees. Violations of any of the conditions of this Special Use Permit shall subject the applicant or its successors to enforcement pursuant to the Village’s Municipal Code, including possible revocation of this Special Use Permit; 8) The representations made by Applicant on the record in this proceeding have been deemed material to this application and have been relied upon by the Board of Trustees in its deliberations and decision. Applicant’s representations are deemed to be part of the conditions of this Special Use Permit; and 9) Violation of a condition set forth in this Special Use Permit shall be deemed a violation of the Village Zoning Law and shall subject the owner or occupant of the premises to all penalties set forth in the Zoning Law. Dated: Mineola, New York February 19, 2025 Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Village Clerk Bryan L. Rivera polled the Board: Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Press Observers: Long Island Press Hofstra Advocate Sunshine Observers: 2 Observers Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 PM. A Public Hearing was held at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, 11501 in order to receive public comment upon the following: APPLICATION OF MICHAEL MALLIA FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 550 OF THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, ENTITLED “ZONING”, SECTION 550-12 ENTITLED “B-1 DISTRICTS”, SUBSECTION (B) 4  ENTITLED “SPECIAL USES” AND SECTION 550-13 ENTITLED “B-2 DISTRICTS” SUBSECTION (A)(1) TO ESTABLISH AN NEW RESTAURANT/CARRY OUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UPON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 133 MINEOLA BOULEVARD, MINEOLA, NEW YORK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 9, BLOCK 414, LOT 3. No speakers from the public addressed the Board. Resolution No. 054-25 Resolved to declare the Special Use Application of Michael Mallia for a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, entitled “Zoning”, Section 550-12 entitled “B-1 Districts”, Subsection (B) entitled “Special Uses” and Section 550- 13 entitled “B-2 Districts” Subsection (A)(1) for the purpose of establishing a new restaurant/carry out food establishment upon the property known as 133 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 414, Lot 3, as a Type II action pursuant to S.E.Q.R.A. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky 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. 055-25 BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA -----------------------------------------------------------------X In the Matter of the Application of MICHAEL E. MALLIA DECISION For a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550, Sections 550-12.B and 550-13 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, at premises known as 133 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, New York, known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 414, Lot 3. -----------------------------------------------------------------X NAME OF APPLICANT: Michael E. Mallia SUBJECT PROPERTY: Section 9, Block 414, Lot 3 STREET LOCATION: 133 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, New York 11501 ZONING DISTRICT: “B-2” District 5 RELIEF REQUESTED: Application For a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 550, Section 550-12.B and 550-13 to establish a restaurant/carry-our food establishment PUBLICATION & POSTING: All in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. DATE OF HEARING: February 19, 2025 APPEARANCE: George Kock, Architect Simon Pulieri, Owner DECISION: Michael E. Mallia (hereinafter, “Applicant”) is before this Board, pursuant to Chapter 550, Sections 550.12.B and 550.13 of the Municipal Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, for a Special Use Permit to establish a restaurant/carry-out food establishment upon the property known as 133 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, New York (known and designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as Section 9, Block 414, Lot 3) (hereinafter, the “Property”). By Notice of Disapproval, dated January 16, 2025, Applicant’s building permit was denied. The Building Inspector determined that the proposed application is contrary to the Village’s zoning regulations. Applicant was thus required to seek relief before the Board of Trustees for a Special Use Permit to establish a restaurant upon the Property. A referral of the application was made to the Nassau County Planning Commission. The Nassau County Planning Commission has recommended that this Board take whatever action it deems appropriate. Based upon the evidence adduced at the public hearing, and the documentation submitted to the Board in support of the application, the Board makes the following findings of fact: 1) Applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to establish a restaurant/carry-out food establishment upon the property known as 133 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, New York; 2) The hours of operation will be 11:00 am to 9:00 pm; 3) Applicant will utilize a private carter and store all putrescible waste refuse indoors until pick-up; 4) The proposed use, subject to the conditions imposed by this Board, will provide a desirable service and convenience to the Village. Based upon the above findings, it is hereby determined that the proposed use, subject to the conditions stated below, is harmonious to the “B-2” District, will conform to the general character of the neighborhood, and that the public health, morals, safety and general welfare of such neighborhood will be secured by the granting of the requested Special Use Permit. Further, 6 it is hereby determined that the Special Use Permit will provide a desirable facility to the area and will not be incongruous to the neighborhood by reason of excessive traffic. IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Special Use Permit is GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1) Applicant shall cause all refuse to be removed from the premises by a private carter at Applicant’s expense. All putrescible waste shall be refrigerated until pick-up. All waste pick-ups shall take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. only; 2) Any garbage dumpster on the premises shall be maintained in a fully-enclosed area and the gates to the dumpster shall be closed at all times except during loading and pick-up. The garbage dumpster and surrounding area shall remain free from debris, odors or litter at all times. 3) All deliveries to the Property shall be during non-peak traffic hours. The Village Board of Trustees shall maintain jurisdiction over the site, particularly with respect to the safety and convenience of deliveries to the Property. In the event that such deliveries shall require modification, the Applicant shall make further application before the Board of Trustees for an amendment of this approval or the Board of Trustees shall direct such modification; 4) The premises shall be maintained in a clean condition at all times; 5) Applicant shall not have any amplified music upon the Property; 6) Ambient music, if any, emanating from the outdoor seating area shall not be audible from a point beyond ten (10’) foot radius; 7) Each of these conditions is material to the approval granted by the Board of Trustees. Violations of any of the conditions of this Special Use Permit shall subject the applicant or its successors to enforcement pursuant to the Village’s Municipal Code, including possible revocation of this Special Use Permit; 8) The representations made by Applicant on the record in this proceeding have been deemed material to this application and have been relied upon by the Board of Trustees in its deliberations and decision. Applicant’s representations are deemed to be part of the conditions of this Special Use Permit; and 9) Violation of a condition set forth in this Special Use Permit shall be deemed a violation of the Village Zoning Law and shall subject the owner or occupant of the premises to all penalties set forth in the Zoning Law. Dated: Mineola, New York February 19, 2025 Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Village Clerk Bryan L. Rivera polled the Board: Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato 7 Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Press Observer: Long Island Press Hofstra Advocate Sunshine Observers: None Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Hearing to order at 7:20 PM. A Public Hearing was held at 7:20 PM at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York, 11501 in order to receive public comment upon the following: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 510-15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, ENTITLED “PARKING DURING AND AFTER SNOWFALL; COMMERCIAL PARKING”. No speakers from the public addressed the Board. Resolution No. 056-25 Resolved to adopt the proposed Local Law amending Section 510-15 of the Municipal Code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola, entitled “Parking during and after snowfall; commercial parking”. Motioned by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Village Clerk Bryan L. Rivera polled the Board: 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 requested a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 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 8 Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 7:30 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 Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: Long Island Press Hofstra Advocate Sunshine Observers: None Resolution No. 057-25 Resolved to approve bills and payroll. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 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. 058-25 Resolved to approve a request from Delkap Management for the use of the Village Hall Community Center auditorium to hold an Annual Cooperative Meeting for 100 Clinton Avenue on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 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 Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 9  Resolution No. 059-25 Resolved to approve a contract with Starfire Corporation for a fireworks display in Wilson Park following a festival/concert on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at a cost of $10,000 (Rain date: July 19, 2025). 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. 060-25 Resolved to approve a request from NYU Langone to utilize Parking Field #1 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to hold a Farmers Market on the following Thursdays: June 12, 2025 August 21, 2025 June 26, 2025 September 4, 2025 July 10, 2025 September 18, 2025 July 24, 2025 October 9, 2025 August 7, 2025 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. 061-25 Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidates as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department: Helder Gomes Alves Company 3 Anthony Ferreira Company 3 Justin Gandarela Company 3 Charles Madine Company 3 Matthew Lopes Company 3 Shane Kelly Company 3 Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 10 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. 062-25 Resolved to approve a request by Marlene Albuquerque-Barbosa to execute the employee health benefit buyback option pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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. 063-25 Resolved to appoint Maria Palumbo as Secretary to the Architectural Review Board, effective March 6, 2025, at a starting salary of $58,000. 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 Mayor Paul A. Pereira announced several upcoming events, including the Irish Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 PM in front of Mineola Fire Department headquarters, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 2 at 1:00 PM, the Mineola Junior Fire Department Pasta Dinner on Sunday, March 9, and stated that the summer concert series and 2025 events schedules have been announced and can be found on www.MineolaEvents.com, the Village website and the Village Facebook page. Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:40 PM. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato 11 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 12