Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 09/03/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, September 3, 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 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 Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 6:45 PM. Resolution No. 231-25 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 232-25 Resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees from August 6, 2025. 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 Donna M. Solosky 1  Resolution No. 233-25 Resolved to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Thomas J. Perri as Zoning Board member. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 234-25 Resolved to approve a Scofflaw Amnesty Program. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 235-25 Resolved to approve a request by the 55+ Senior Basketball Group for the use of the Community Center gymnasium, for non-league play, Mondays and Fridays from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, schedule permitting. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 236-25 Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola Leisure Club for the use of the Community Center auditorium and a general-purpose room on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM from September 9, 2025 – June 10, 2026, subject to availability. Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato Seconded by Trustee Donna M. Solosky 2 Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 237-25 Resolved to approve a request by the Mineola School District for the use of Wilson Park for a 7th grade picnic on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 238-25 Resolved to authorize the engineering services proposal from D&B Engineers for the Commu- nity Center renovations at a cost of $325,000. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 239-25 Resolved to authorize the hiring of Christopher Benson 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 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 Donna M. Solosky 3  Resolution No. 240-25 Resolved to accept the retirement resignation of John Lodigkeit, Laborer, effective August 30, 2025, and approve a lump-sum separation payout of $7,136.14 for unused accumulated time in accordance with 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 241-25 Resolved to approve the following budget transfers within the Fire Department budget: ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE DECREASE Contractual Personal Services 10-3410-400-00 $1,500.00 Annual Installation Dinner 10-3410-415-03 $3,458.50 Repairs – Buildings 10-3410-455-07 $4,958.50 TOTAL $4,958.50 $4,958.50 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 242-25 Resolved to authorize the disposal of current Building Department Division, Car No. 89 as junk equipment and remove this vehicle from the vehicle inventory and insurance coverage. Year: 2014 Make/Model: Ford Taurus VIN No.: 1FAHP2MK3EG107456 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 Donna M. Solosky 4  Resolution No. 243-25 Resolved to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works and the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works to attend the 2025 NYCOM Public Works Training School in Lake George, New York, October 5 – 8, 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 244-25 Resolved to authorize the emergency repair to the main sewer line and sewer lateral located on Jackson Avenue. Contractor: Orchid Water & Sewer Contracting Total Cost: $23,375.00 Funding Source: 2025/2026 General Fund Budget and/or the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 245-25 Resolved to authorize the standardization of Calgon Carbon Corporation GAC Systems and all associated components related for all future projects. The Village’s existing GAC Systems are all manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corporation and it would be advantageous and economical for operation and maintenance of the equipment. 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 Donna M. Solosky 5  Resolution No. 246-25 Resolved to authorize Change Order No. 4 for the PFAS Treatment at Well #1, Phase II General Contract for the addition of dry wells, manholes and piping to the new drainage system being installed. Contractor: WHM Plumbing & Heating Contractors Inc. Cost: $39,886.50 Funding Source: Bid Item No. 5 resulting in no change in the overall Contract amount. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 247-25 Resolved to authorize the engineering services for the review and evaluation for both water and sewer availability for the upcoming project located at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Third Avenue. Engineers: D&B Engineers & Architects, D.P.C. Funding Source(s): Developers Fund 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 248-25 Resolved to authorize the engineering services proposal for the continuation of monitoring and tracking of the PFAS sample results for all wells for the next year. Engineers: D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C. Total Cost: $7,800.00 Funding: 2025/2026 Water Fund Budget and/or the Water Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Motioned by Trustee Donna M. Solosky Seconded by Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori 6 Vote: Yes No Abstain Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 249-25 Resolved to authorize the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space in front of 529 Concord Avenue, Mineola. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 250-25 Resolved to authorize the installation of a “Handicap Reserved” parking space in front of 36 Kenilworth Road, Mineola. 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 Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 251-25 Resolved to authorize the hiring of Christian Young as a Parking Field Attendant in the Parking Meter Division of the Department of Public Works. Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a starting salary in accordance with the Collective Bargain- ing Agreement. 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 Donna M. Solosky 7 Superintendent of Buildings Liam P. O’Keefe presented a report on permits issued in August 2025 and discussed the importance of obtaining proper permits and maintaining properties. Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:02 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 Donna M. Solosky Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Meeting to order at 7:02 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Paul A. Pereira Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Trustee Paul S. Cusato 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: 4 Observers Mayor Paul A. Pereira stated that Optimum has changed the public access station from channel 18 to channel 1310, announced that the Wilson Park rehabilitation will begin on Tuesday, September 9, encouraged residents to attend the 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 PM in Memorial Park, and reported that there will be four public hearings on Wednesday, September 10. Mayor Pereira announced several Chamber of Commerce events including their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 16 where he will deliver a state of the Village address, a Women in Business networking meeting on Tuesday, September 30 and the Mineola Street Fair on Sunday, October 5 with a rain date of October 12. Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori reminded residents of the sanitation schedule change this week due to Labor Day, announced the next Concert in the Park on Saturday, September 6 featuring The U2 Show, stated that September is National Library Card Sign Up month, adding that the Mineola Memorial Library is holding an event on Wednesday, September 10 where the story of Bessie and Roxey, the woman and dog featured in the statue at the LIRR station, will be discussed and announced that the Mineola High School homecoming parade and final Concert in the Park featuring Foreign Journey are both on Saturday, September 20. Trustee Paul S. Cusato discussed the farewell celebration for Pastor Chet Easton who has served our community for 32 years and congratulated the St. James-Smithtown little league team on winning the New York State championship. 8 Trustee Donna M. Solosky reminded residents that the Mineola Memorial Library will hold a mobile passport day on Monday, September 8, and discussed some of the eligibility require- ments. 4 speakers addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:45 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 Donna M. Solosky Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 9