Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 05/07/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, May 7, 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 Superintendent of Public Works Leonard M. Palumbo Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 3 Observers Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 6:50 PM. Resolution No. 129-25 Resolved to approve bills and payroll. 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 Resolution No. 130-25 Resolved to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees from April 2, April 9, and April 16, 2025. 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 1  Resolution No. 131-25 RESOLVED, that the Village of Mineola is authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agree- ment with the County of Nassau pertaining to the installation of HVAC ductwork at the Mineola Memorial Library and that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Intermunicipal Agree- ment on behalf of the Village; and it is further RESOLVED, that this project is considered a Type II Action under Section 617.5(c)9. 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. 132-25 Resolved to approve a request from Corpus Christi Church to use village streets for a devotional procession on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from approximately 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM utilizing the following route: • Garfield Avenue east to Willis Avenue • South to First Street • Turn around (U turn) • North on Willis Avenue to Garfield Avenue • West on Garfield Avenue to Corpus Christi Church 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. 133-25 Resolved to approve a request by Girl Scout Troop 1460 for the use of a Village Hall Community Center general purpose room to host a beach glass mosaic class on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori 2 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. 134-25 Resolved to approve a request from the Birchwood Court Owners, Inc. for the use of the Village Hall Community Center auditorium to hold their Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. 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 Resolution No. 135-25 Resolved to approve the membership of the following candidate as recommended by the Mineola Fire Department: Mitchell Curia Company 3 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. 136-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Clerk-Typist position in the Village Justice Court. 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 Paul S. Cusato 3 Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 137-25 Resolved to authorize the hiring of seasonal employees for the John S. DaVanzo Community Pool and the Summer Recreation Program. POOL DIRECTOR/SUPERVISORS Kent, Scott $10,000 Mazur, Gary $10,000 Montgomery, Caroline $12,500 LEISURE PASSES Palumbo, Michaela $15.25 Luna, Briana $15.25 Henriques, Nicole $15.00 Torres, Virginia $15.00 PUMPHOUSE Martins, Marco $15.00 Madine, Charles $15.00 Bonfanti, Joshua $15.00 Tufano, Daniel $15.00 CAMP COUSELORS Manevitz, Julia $14.00 Dougherty, Logan $14.00 Padinha, Nathan $15.00 Santos, Gabriella $14.00 Kelly, Owen $14.00 Patalano, Chloe $14.00 Frey, Nicholas $14.50 McLaughlin, Gavin $14.00 Marino, James $14.25 Sambat, Thomas $14.00 Silva, Lara $14.25 Sambat, Lucas $14.00 LoCascio, Lauren $15.00 Dinkerlacker, Dylan $14.00 Buono, Isabella $14.00 Policastor, Jake $14.00 DeSena, Leah $14.00 Powers, Jimmy $14.00 Langlois, Cooper $14.25 Valle, Christopher $14.00 Connolly, Megan $15.00 McIntosh, Arianna $14.00 Connolly, Melissa $15.00 Frey, Christian $14.00 Polanco, Eva $14.25 Melendez, Alessandro $14.00 Rodrigues, Michelle $16.00 Griswold, Alexandra $14.00 Rees, Zain $14.00 Perrino, Daniel $14.00 Cruz, Catalina $14.00 Gaines, Leah $14.00 Rodriguez, Evan $14.00 LoCascio, Michael $14.00 Melara, Kevin $14.00 Courbois, Guy $14.00 Parekh, Ayana $14.00 Taylor, Sanaa $14.00 Quinn, Casey $14.00 Cascone, Shane $14.00 Baker, Amanda $14.00 Prudenti, Sophia $14.00 DeJesus, Liliana $14.00 Barbino, Catherine $6,500.00 POOL ATTENDANTS Rebelo, Matthew $15.50 Del Rosario, Jasline $14.00 Allard, Noelle $14.25 Casares, Landon $14.00 DeJesus, Jason $14.00 Frade, Camryn $14.50 Pereira, Andrew $14.25 Baldasano, Anthony $14.00 Kelly, Katelin $14.50 Duckfield, Kaitlin $14.00 Villanueva, Darian $14.25 Gildea, Hannah $14.00 Spalding, Devon $14.00 Rodrigues, Ava $14.00 4  LaGattuta, Mia $14.00 Tenaglia, Julia $14.75 Haze, Christos $14.00 Ramirez, Milena $14.00 Tognarelli, Benjamin $14.00 Gandarela, Justin $14.00 Lipjankic, Bakir $14.00 De Souza, Igor $14.00 LIFEGUARDS DeCollibus, Lilliana $17.00 Cappi, Paul $17.75 Allard, Joseph $18.00 Azzara, Christain $17.00 Seewaldt, Kevin $17.00 Couture, Dylan $17.00 Sampogna, Anthony $17.00 Pizzardi, Catherine $17.00 Ramalhete, Nicholas $17.00 Mahmood, Jacob $17.00 Meskill, Ryan $17.75 Cepedes, Anthony $17.00 Lonardo, Anthony $17.75 Azzara, Caitlin $17.00 Cunningham, Owen $17.00 Boutin, Lucca $19.25 Boutin, Dylan $17.50 Coward, Alexus $19.00 Tercynski, James $17.50 Cespedes, Isabella $19.25 Duffy, Kevin $17.75 Decollibus, Malcolm $17.75 Judge, Michael $18.00 Baker, Nicholas $17.75 Mahood, Cameron $17.25 Coward, Brandan $20.00 Feron, Evelyn Paige $17.75 Passaressa, Nicole $17.75 Shannon, Casey $18.00 Quinn, Michaela $17.00 Tercynski, Danielle $17.25 Denzler, Charlee $18.00 Rosado, Jennifer $19.00 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 Resolution No. 138-25 Resolved to authorize Windcave as the credit card processor for the Harrison Garage. 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 Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 139-25 Resolved to approve the hiring of Jon Gabriel as an intern in the Accounting Department starting May 19, 2025 and ending August 31, 2025 at $17.00 per hour. 5 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. 140-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 6 for the PFAS Treatment at Well #1, Phase I Installa- tion Contract to supply and install the following items: a) CalciQuest signage and tank primary vent with insect screen b) Spill tray underneath sodium hypochlorite injection point c) Insect mesh screen on GAC air releases Contractor: Philip Ross Industries, Inc. Total Cost: $3,680.00 Funding Source: Contract Allowance No. 9 resulting in no change in the overall Contract amount 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. 141-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 3 for the PFAS Treatment at Well #1, Phase II General Contract for the addition of trusses required at the gable ends. Contractor: WHM Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. Cost: $2,702.50 Funding Source: Contract Allowance No. 5 resulting in no change in the overall Contract amount 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 6  Resolution No. 142-25 Resolved to authorize the Emergency Purchase of Gutter Grates for the John S. DaVanzo Community Pool. Supplier: Commercial Clearwater Co. Total Cost: $64,256.16 Funding Source: 2024/2025 Pool Fund and/or Unreserved Pool Fund Balance 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. 143-25 Resolved to accept the retirement resignation of Jim Boroslawski, Laborer in the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works, effective May 10, 2025, and approve a lump sum separation payout of $61,555.12 for unused accumulated time in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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. 144-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Laborer position in the Sanitation Division of the Depart- ment of Public Works. 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 7  Resolution No. 145-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Parking Enforcement Officer position in the Department of Public Works. 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 Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe presented a report on permits issued in April 2025, discussed property maintenance, stated that his department will be conducting property inspections to ensure compliance and discussed the strict requirements for residential pools. Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:05 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 Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Meeting to order at 7:05 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 Superintendent of Public Works Leonard M. Palumbo Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 3 Observers 8 Mayor Paul A. Pereira announced that the two-day food truck festival will be held on May 17 and May 18, stated that pool season and summer recreation are approaching, and discussed the importance and enforcement of property maintenance. Mayor Pereira added that a Farmers Market will be held, in conjunction with NYU Langone, about every other week on Thursdays beginning on June 12, reiterated upcoming events, including the food truck festival, Sounds on Second Street concert, the pool opening, an arts festival in June and our Concerts in the Park series. Mayor Pereira encouraged residents to support local businesses and discussed the scavenger hunt being organized leading up to our Nostalgia Festival. Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori stated that the Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 26 at 11:00 AM, announced that the Mineola Athletic Association will hold a movie night with a showing of “The Sandlot” on Friday, May 23, reminded residents to get their pool passes and to register their children for the summer recreation program. Trustee Paul S. Cusato wished residents a happy Mother’s Day. Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark discussed recent car break ins and reminded residents to lock their car doors and to call the police if they do have a break in. Trustee Donna M. Solosky announced that the first Sounds on Second Street will be held on Friday, May 23 at 7:30 PM. 3 speakers addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:30 PM. 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 Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 9