Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 06/04/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira 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 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 6:50 PM. Resolution No. 163-25 Resolved to approve bills and payroll. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 164-25 Resolved to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees from May 7, May 14, and May 21, 2025. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky 1  Resolution No. 165-25 Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce to conduct the Mineola Street Fair on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Jericho Turnpike from the east side of Mineola Boulevard to Nassau Boulevard, and Willis Avenue between Washington Avenue and Linden Road. (Rain date is October 12, 2025) Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 166-25 Resolved to authorize the posting of a Laborer position in the Village Clerk’s Department. Workdays are Monday through Friday, and hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 167-25 Resolved to authorize the installation of two “Stop” signs, one on the northeast corner of Coolidge Avenue and Bauer Place and one on the south side of Coolidge Avenue across from Bauer Place. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 168-25 Resolved to authorize the emergency clean-up of mold detected in the Sanitation Garage. Contractor: SERVPRO Total Cost: $18,200.00 2  Funding Source: 2025/2026 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 169-25 Resolved to authorize the removal of a “Handicap Reserved” parking sign and space in front of 33 Berkley Road. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 170-25 Resolved to authorize the transfer of Jalen Bobo, a Laborer in the Village Clerk’s Department, to the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works. Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with his salary remaining the same. Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira 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 May 2025, as well as a fiscal year report, and discussed the importance of property maintenance by residents and commercial businesses. Mayor Pereira announced the many events taking place in June including the Portuguese- American Feast from June 6 through June 8, the Portugal Day flag raising on June 6, the Portugal Day parade on June 8, the first Concert in the Park featuring Who’s Next on June 13, the opening of the John S. DaVanzo Community Pool on June 14, Troop 45’s annual Father’s Day pancake breakfast on June 15, the Concert in the Park featuring Lovesong on June 20, and the Mineola Arts Festival on June 21. 3 Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:00 PM. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira 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 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 Public Works Leonard M. Palumbo Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe Press Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 2 Observers Trustee Paul S. Cusato discussed the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, thanking those who attended, the committee for organizing the event, the Mineola Chamber of Commerce for dis- tributing American flags to spectators, and Chaminade High School for displaying American flags along Jericho Turnpike. Trustee Cusato congratulated the Mineola High School varsity softball team for winning the Nassau County Class A Championship, adding that the last time the softball team earned the title was in 1998 when his daughter was part of the team. Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark thanked the Memorial Day committee for their hard work organizing a great event and thanked the Department of Public Works for cleaning the parks, so they are ready for summer. Trustee Donna M. Solosky encouraged residents to partake in the many events the Village has to offer. Mayor Paul A. Pereira congratulated Troop 200’s newest Eagle Scouts, Thomas Farmer, Andrew Vacchiano, and Diego Mejia-Manzano, stated that Troop 45 will have an Eagle Scout ceremony next week, thanked Troop 45 for organizing the Memorial Day parade along with the Mineola Fire Department, announced upcoming events including the Portugal Day flag raising, the Portuguese-American feast, the Portugal Day parade, two Concerts in the Park, the Mineola Arts Festival, and the pool opening on June 14. Mayor Pereira announced that NYU Langone will have a farmers market on several Thursdays over the next few months beginning on June 12, and congratulated Court Clerk Elizabeth Bernardes who was named Nassau County Court Clerk of the Year. 4 1 speaker addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:20 PM. Motioned by Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 5