City Council

Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday May 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: Local Law # 2 of 2024 – Chapter 197 Entitled Zoning Local Law # 3 of 2024 - Chapter 178 Entitled Vehicles & Traffic Special Exception Application – 55/59 Old Riverhead Road RESOLUTIONS: 1. Accept minutes of Board of Trustees Meeting 2. Accept Departmental Monthly Reports 3. Appoint Satty, Levine and Ciacco to Audit 2023-2024 Financial Statements 4. Authorize Budget Transfer 5. Authorize Purchase of Equipment – Radios 6. Accept Resignation of Employee 7. Accept Resignation of Employee 8. Appoint Deputy Village Clerk 9. Appoint Village Clerk-Treasurer 10. Approve 2024-2025 Salary Schedule 11. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Marina Personnel 12. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Police Officers 13. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Traffic Control Officers 14. Appoint 2024 Seasonal DPW Laborers 15. Appoint 2024 Election Inspectors 16. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Beach Personnel 17. Authorize Vehicle Peddling Permit – Soft Ice Cream 18. Approve Warrant for May 2024 19. Authorize Employees to Attend Training Course 20. Authorize Employees to Attend Training Course  21. Authorize Employee to Attend Conference 22. Approve 2024 Shared Computer Services Contract with Southampton Town 23. Authorize Property Appraisal 24. Appointment of Temporary Fire Administration Consultant 25. Authorize Community Sign 26. Authorize Outdoor Music Permit 27. Adopt LL # 2 of 2024 28. Adopt LL # 3 of 2024 29. Authorize Renewal of 2024 Outdoor Seating Permits PUBLIC COMMENT Village of Westhampton Beach  Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday May 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: Local Law # 2 of 2024 – Chapter 197 Entitled Zoning Local Law # 3 of 2024 - Chapter 178 Entitled Vehicles & Traffic Special Exception Application – 55/59 Old Riverhead Road RESOLUTIONS: 1. Accept Minutes of Board of Trustees Meeting RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of April 4, 2024 are hereby accepted. 2. Accept Departmental Monthly Reports RESOLVED, that the Treasurer’s, Justice Court, Police Department, and Building Department reports for March 2024 are hereby accepted. 3. Appoint Satty, Levine and Ciacco to Audit 2023-2024 Financial Statements RESOLVED, that the firm of Satty, Levine and Ciacco is appointed to audit the Village of Westhampton Beach’s financial statements for the fiscal year 2023-2024 at a cost of $27,500.00 from G/L code A1320.4 Auditing and an audit of the Village Justice Court at a cost of $4,500.00 to be funded from A1110.4 Justice Court Contractual. 4. Authorize Budget Transfer RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes a budget transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 from G/L Expenditure Account Code A5110.100 P/S Public Works to G/L Expenditure Account Code A5110.2 Public Works Equipment. 5. Authorize Purchase of Equipment – Radios RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the purchase of 2 APX 8000 All Band Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions under NYS Contract 21562 in the amount of $13,779.00 to be taken from G/L account A3120.2 Police Equipment. 6. Accept Resignation of Employee RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts the resignation of James Sforza as Traffic Control Officer effective April 5, 2024. 7. Accept Resignation of Employee RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts the resignation of Erika Smith as Court Clerk effective May 16, 2024. 8. Appoint Deputy Village Clerk RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Lindtvit is hereby appointed as the Deputy Village Clerk effective May 20, 2024 for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 9. Appoint Village Clerk Treasurer RESOLVED, that Denise Mordente is hereby appointed as the Village Clerk Treasurer effective May 20, 2024 at a semi-monthly salary of $4,291.67 for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. 10. Approve 2024-2025 Salary Schedule RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the following semi- monthly salaries effective June 1, 2024: Employee ID # 001076 $5,072.33 Employee ID # 001075 $4,968.33 11. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Marina Personnel RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appoints Michael Rewinski as Dock Master to be compensated at a rate of $20.50 per hour, Evan Robinson as Dock Attendant to be compensated at a rate of $14.25 per hour effective May 5, 2024 and with an increase of $2.50 per hour effective June 1, 2024. 12. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Police Officers RESOLVED, that John Rankin, William Krause, and Matthew Meyer are hereby appointed as Seasonal Police Officers in the Police Department at an hourly rate of $30.00 to work as assigned by the Chief of Police effective May 5, 2024 to be funded from G/L account A3120.104 Seasonal Part Time and with an increase of $2.50 per hour effective June 1, 2024. 13. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Traffic Control Officers RESOLVED, that Louis Bancroft, Hannah King, Jared Polak, James Clark Sforza, Anthony Velasquez and Matthew Gomez are appointed as Seasonal Traffic Control Officers to be compensated at a rate of $18.00 per hour to work as assigned by the Chief of Police effective May 15, 2024 to be funded from G/L account code A3120.109 Traffic Control Officers PS and with an increase of $2.50 per hour effective June 1, 2024. 14. Appoint 2024 Seasonal DPW Laborers RESOLVED, that Steven Stettinger and Anthony Sunderman are hereby appointed as Seasonal Laborers at a rate of $18.00 in the Department of Public Works to work as assigned by the Public Works Superintendent effective April 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 to be funded from G/L account A5110.103 Seasonal Part Time and with an increase of $2.50 per hour effective June 1, 2024. 15. Appoint 2024 Election Inspectors RESOLVED, that Mary Ann Croser is hereby appointed Chairperson of the Election Inspectors, Thomas Betjemann, Patricia Gonce and Jennie Beck are appointed as Election Inspectors and each are to perform the official duties of the Village General Election to be held on Friday June 21, 2024 and are to be compensated at a rate of $20.00 per hour to be funded from G/L account A1450.1 Elections-Personal Service. 16. Appoint 2024 Seasonal Beach Personnel RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appoints the following personnel to the positions specified below at Rogers and Lashley Beaches for the 2024 season to be funded from A7310.100 Beach Managers, A7310.101 Lifeguards and A7310.103 Beach Attendants with an increase of $2.50 per hour effective June 1, 2024: Beach Attendants: Shaun Johnson Manager $30.00 Mike Polan Assistant Manager $23.00 Emma McAuley Assistant Manager $20.00 Tom Betjemann Fill-in Assistant $19.00 Josh Tuttle Fill-In Assistant $23.00 Farnando Atancuri Attendant $12.50 Jake Tappin-Coleman Attendant $12.50 Olivia Kampfer Attendant $12.50 Caitlyn Lupia Attendant $12.50 Gabriel Monserrate Attendant $12.50 Quinn Papagni Attendant $13.00 Mia Pazera Attendant $13.00 Rafael Rementta Attendant $12.50 Lifeguards: James Ridgely Head Lieutenant $26.00 Jake Combs Lifeguard $15.50 Greg Fothergill Lt. Lifeguard $18.00 Frank Loria Lt. Lifeguard $17.50 Ryken Kutner Lifeguard $17.00 George Paltridge Lifeguard $15.00 James Pizzitola Lifeguard $16.75 Jenny Price Lifeguard $17.00 Jillian Watson Lifeguard $15.50 Hailey Weissbard Lifeguard $15.50 Drew Peters Substitute Lifeguard $18.75 Timothy McAllister Substitute Lifeguard $18.75 17. Authorize Vehicle Peddling Permit – Ice Cream WHEREAS, Fahrettin Ozdemir has applied to for a vehicle Peddling Permit to sell ice cream throughout the Village pursuant to §128-3 of the Village Code; and WHEREAS, the Police department has reviewed and investigated the applicant and found no criminal history pursuant to §128-4 and all requested documentation has been supplied; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes a vehicle Peddling Permit to Fahrettin Ozdemir effective May 3, 2024 and expiring on December 31, 2024 as all other conditions in Chapter 128-10 and 128-11 of the Village Code have been met. 18. Approve Warrant for May 2024 RESOLVED, that the warrant for May 2024 in the amount of $xxx,xxx.xx for the General Fund and $xxx,xxx.xx for the Capital Fund is hereby approved. 19. Authorize Employees to Attend Training Course RESOLVED, that Police Officers Michael Bazoge and Matthew Kinahan are hereby authorized to attend the State of New York's “Marine Law Enforcement Officer Training Program” in Lake George from Sunday May 5, 2024 to Friday May 10, 2024, travel expenses not to exceed $500.00 to include gas and tolls from G/L account code A3120.415 Training. 20. Authorize Employees to Attend Training Course RESOLVED, that Police Officers Michael Bazoge and Matthew Kinahan are hereby authorized to attend the State of New York's “Marine Patrol Vessel Operator’s Course” in Lake George from Sunday May 12, 2024 to Friday May 17, 2024, travel expenses not to exceed $500.00 to include gas and tolls from G/L account code A3120.415 Training. 21. Authorize Employee to Attend Conference RESOLVED, that Police Chief Steven McManus is hereby authorized to attend the 2024 International Chiefs of Police Conference in Boston from October 18, 2024 to October 23, 2024, lodging and travel expenses not to exceed $2,950.00 to include gas tolls and meals from G/L account code A3120.415 Training. 22. Approve 2024 Shared Computer Services with Southampton Town RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the renewal of the 2024 Shared Computer Services Agreement with the Town of Southampton at a cost of $21,984.63; which may vary according to the addition or deletion of services during the calendar year from G/L account code A1355.4. 23. Authorize Property Appraisal RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the proposals of Patricia Parsons $1,800.00 and Stephen H. Schuster MAI, $1,250.00 to act as expert real estate appraisers and consultants in connection with the possible acquisition of property located at 95 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach said fee to be paid from A1440.4 Engineering and Surveys. 24. Appointment of Temporary Fire Administration Consultant WHEREAS, by resolution approved on February 1, 2024 Andrew Smith was appointed to the position of Temporary Fire Administration Consultant, effective February 1, 2024 at a rate of $50 per hour, up to a maximum of $500 and due to the amount of work completed the Board of Trustees hereby increases the maximum amount by $100.00. 25. Authorize Community Sign RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorize an addition to the Village of Westhampton Beach billboard sign as depicted on the attached on Old Riverhead Road to include the Rotary, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus service organizations logos. 26. Authorize 2024 Outdoor Music Permit RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the 2024 Outdoor Music permit for 1-4 musicians instrumental and /or vocal performing at the property located at 104 Main Street intermittently between the hours of 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm subject to the conditions and provisions of Chapter 196-3 of the Village Code and the requirement that it be acoustic or moderately amplified. 27. Adopt LL # 2 of 2024 Chapter 197 Entitled Zoning WHEREAS, this Board has advertised a local law amending Chapter 197 (Zoning) and whereas a public hearing was held on May 2, 2024; and all persons present at the meeting have had an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed Local Law or any part thereof; and now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that after due deliberation the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach hereby adopts said Local Law as Local Law No. 3 of 2024 as advertised and attached, and the Village Clerk is hereby directed to enter said local law in the records of the Village and is directed to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State; and be it further RESOLVED that this Local Law shall be effective on filing with the New York Secretary of State. 28. Adopt LL # 3 of 2024 Chapter 197 Entitled Vehicles & Traffic WHEREAS, this Board has advertised a local law amending Chapter 178 (Vehicles & Traffic) and whereas a public hearing was held on May 2, 2024; and all persons present at the meeting have had an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed Local Law or any part thereof; and now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that after due deliberation the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach hereby adopts said Local Law as Local Law No. 3 of 2024 as advertised and attached, and the Village Clerk is hereby directed to enter said local law in the records of the Village and is directed to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State; and be it further  RESOLVED that this Local Law shall be effective on filing with the New York Secretary of State. 29. Authorize Renewal of 2024 Outdoor Seating Permits WHEREAS, the Village received applications to renew the Outdoor Tables, Chairs, Benches and Dining Permits for 2024, and WHEREAS, after considering information supplied by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, the Suffolk County Sewer Agency and the Village’s Building Administrator, the Board of Trustees determined this Special Exception Permit should be for Outdoor Seating, and there were no incidents or reports filed with the Police Department concerning said uses; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the placement of outdoor seating as shown on the submitted plans and attached listing, subject to the conditions determined by the Board and the SC Department of Health. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURN DATED: May 2, 2024 ______________________ Elizabeth Lindtvit Village Clerk-Treasurer