Village Board of Trustees

Minutes - Board Meeting 10/08/2025 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola held Wednesday, October 8, 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 Observer: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Work Session to order at 6:58 PM. Resolution No. 275-25 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 Paul S. Cusato Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Trustee Donna M. Solosky Resolution No. 276-25 Resolved to approve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees from September 3, September 10, and September 24, 2025. 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 1  Resolution No. 277-25 Resolved to approve a request by Corpus Christi Church to use Village streets for a Devotional Procession on Monday, October 13, 2025 from approximately 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM utilizing following route: • Garfield Avenue east to Willis Avenue • South on Willis Avenue to First Street • Turn around (U turn) North on Willis Avenue to Garfield Avenue • West on Garfield Avenue to starting place at the Church 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 Resolution No. 278-25 Resolved to authorize the One Year Contract Extension to the 2023 HVAC Service Contract. All terms, conditions and pricing contained in the contract remain in effect for the extension period. Contractor: Five Star Mechanical, Inc. 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. 279-25 Resolved to approve the replacement of an HVAC roof top unit at the Community Center by Five Star Mechanical at a cost of $14,550. 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 2  Resolution No. 280-25 Resolved to approve the replacement of nine (9) Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units at Village Hall by Five Star Mechanical at a cost of $18,525. 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 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 September 2025, gave an update on 111 Second Street and 155 First Street, and stated that his two new employees are working out well. Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:03 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 Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark Mayor Paul A. Pereira called the Public Meeting to order at 7:03 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: None Sunshine Observers: 1 Observer Mayor Paul A. Pereira announced that there will be several public hearings next Wednesday, October 15, discussed the tremendous success of the Mineola Street Fair and thanked the Chamber of Commerce for making it the biggest and best street fair ever, stated that the last 3 Concert in the Park featuring a U2 tribute band was held September 24, thanked Legislator Scott Strauss for funding one of the concerts, and encouraged residents to attend the Italian Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 10 at 5:00 PM in front of Mineola Fire Department headquarters. Mayor Pereira reminded residents that Monday, October 13 is Columbus Day and there will be a holiday sanitation schedule in effect that week, stated that he attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Arena as well as Italian Night at the Knights of Columbus. Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori stated that she attended the Chamber of Commerce’s women’s networking event where a panel of several female entrepreneurs discussed all kinds of issues from setting up the right corporate legal structure to how to manage the demands of having a woman-owned business. Deputy Mayor Sartori stated that it was truly a great event and she looks forward to attending more of them in the future. Trustee Paul S. Cusato stated that the Street Fair was a great success, congratulated the Mineola Historical Society’s Legacy Award Winners including Cassidy’s Funeral Home, Windsor Fuel, Ardito’s Deli, Franwin Pharmacy and Smith & DeGroat, discussed the Mineola Fire Department’s open house, and commented that the food at the Irish American Society was delicious. Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark commented that there was a great crowd at the street fair and congratulated the Chamber of Commerce. Trustee Donna M. Solosky discussed the street fair and announced that the Mineola Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Mineola Memorial Park, and announced that the Village Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 24 at 6:00 PM in the Village Hall community center. 1 speaker addressed the Board Mayor Paul A. Pereira requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 7:55 PM. 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 Respectfully submitted, ___________________ Bryan L. Rivera Village Clerk 4