MINUTES
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAWS #1 OF 2008 HELD ON
Mayor Rosenblum called
the Public Hearing to consider Local Law # 1 of 2008 to order at
Hugh
A. O’Brien III, Trustee
Bruce
A. Rich, Trustee
Joseph
Trustee Rich summarized
the proposed local law to amend Chapter #28 of the
Mayor Rosenblum called
the
Hugh
A. O’Brien III, Trustee
Bruce
A. Rich, Trustee
Joseph
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft
copies of the minutes of the meetings of
APPOINTMENT
OF VILLAGE PROSECUTORS
Mayor
Rosenblum recommended the appointment of Linda Cassano and James McDonald as
Village Prosecutors to augment the pool of prosecutors available to the
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT & BEACH SCRAPING PERMIT
Village Administrator Posillico, in the stead of
Trustee Cox who was absent due to illness, reported on the activity of the
Maintenance Department and other matters related to public works and the
infrastructure of the Village. He also
reported that the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted in preparation
for the proposed beach nourishment project is now required by the regulatory
agencies involved to include a beach scraping component, which was not
originally contemplated in the contract with the firms conducing the EA. He
reported that cost to the
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT
Trustee
O’Brien reported on the activities undertaken by the Village since the
resignation of Chief Joseph Walter to staff and manage the Security Department
for the 2008 season. Trustee O’Brien also that despite the fact that Charles
Derck also resigned to take a position with the Transit Authority, the
department will be sufficiently staffed until new personnel are hired. He
stated that a search for the replacement Chief was underway, and that a new
Chief may be appointed within the month. He also stated that written Policies
and Procedures have been developed and are currently under review by the Board
and will be made available when finalized. He stated that the purpose of the written
policies is to formalize the functions of the Department, most of which have
been implemented in the past, and some of which are being revised or emphasized
to reflect public input.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE DISCOUNT FERRY TICKETS
Trustee O’Brien reported the Board had authorized
Mayor Rosenblum to execute both the Ferry contract with Fire Island Ferries and
the Parking contract with Fire Island Terminal as negotiated and according to
the business terms and essential legal terms as presented to the Board. He
stated that the final contract language and approval of attachments have
recently been approved by the attorneys for both sides and that the contracts
should be executed within the next two weeks.
Trustee O’Brien made a motion to authorize the
purchase of 900 discount ferry tickets according to the terms of the contract,
subject to final execution, for ultimate re-sale and distribution to the
residents of the Village. Trustee Rich seconded the motion, and on call without
objection the motion was unanimously so approved.
RECREATION REPORT
Trustee Richard gave a report on the activity of the
Recreation Report, and stated that the
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Trustee Rich stated that the Board in conjunction with
the Village Attorney has been revising the proposed drafts of local laws to
regulate cell towers, and to delineate and regulate the surface waters within
the jurisdiction of the Village. He stated that these laws are close to being
finalized, and will likely be ready for public hearings at the next Board
meeting.
ADOPTION OF MODIFICATION TO §28 RELATING TO BAMBOO
Trustee Rich made a motion
to adopt the proposed changes to Chapter 28 of the Code of the
Trustee Rich presented
the following abstracts and received questions from the members of the Board
and the public:
General
Checking No. 8A in the amount of $15,692.90
General
Checking No. 9A in the amount of $117,338.30
Trustee Rich made a motion
for approval of 8B & 9A as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard,
and on call without objection the motion that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the Warrants was unanimously carried. (Clerk’s note: Abstract 9A was subsequently
reduced to 117,238.55 with the deletion of Check #3814.)
ADJOURN
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Richard made a
motion that the Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel,
litigation strategy and contract negotiation issues. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich and
on call without objection was approved at approximately
RE-ADJOURNMENT INTO
PUBLIC SESSION
Trustee O’Brien made a
motion to re-adjourn into public session at
Hugh
A. O’Brien III, Trustee
Bruce
A. Rich, Trustee
Mario
Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer
AUTHORIZATION
TO HIRE NEW SECURITY CHIEF
Trustee
O’Brien made a motion to authorize Mayor Rosenblum to hire a Security Chief
with the civil service title of Senior Security Guard, for a salary of up to
$50,000 with benefits as outlined in the Village’s employment policies, who
will be required to maintain full time and exclusive residence in the
BUILDING
REPAIR
Trustee
O’Brien made a motion to authorize an expenditure up to $4,500 to replace the
flat portion of the roof at 109
EQUIPMENT
REPAIR
Trustee
O’Brien made a motion to authorize an expenditure up to $6,500 to repair the
axles of the Case Loader. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and on call
without objection was unanimously approved.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
& CLOSE OF MEETING
After all having had a
chance to be heard, and there being no further business before the Board, Trustee
Rich made a motion to close the meeting with the date and location of the next