October 15, 2009 The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the evening of the above date in the Mayor s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Bossart, Trustees Charles R. Joyce, David. A. Krasula, Kevin R. Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer. ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Deputy Village Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Police Lt. Charles Gennario, Deputy Village Administrator Operations/Village Engineer Paul J. Pallas, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works Harry L. Weed, Deputy Director of Senior Services Chris O Leary, First Assistant Fire Chief John Busching, Second Assistant Fire Chief John Thorp, Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer and three members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, Tom Gallucci, Eileen Alexanderson and Ralph Bumbaca. A presentation was made by Edward Warnke and Frank Garguilo of KVS Information Systems Inc. KVS provides software specifically designed for municipalities and they currently have over 250 clients of which 170 of the clients are municipalities located in NYS. They also provided an interactive demonstration of the software for us and the committee members, along with answering several questions. The next presentation was by Fred and Ethel Terry regarding the Farmers Market. The market has been very successful and out of the 13 markets they run, the Rockville Centre market is the busiest. A petition in favor of the market was submitted to the Mayor and Board for their review and consideration. The market ends in November 2009 and the Terry s have requested to bring the market back in the spring of 2010. The final presentation was from South Nassau Community Hospital, (SNCH). Bill Urlich, VP of Administration and Joe Lamantia, Chief Operating Officer presented a proposal for SNCH to have the right to 200 parking spots in field 12 from the Village of Rockville Centre. The intent is to free up parking spots at the hospital and provide increased visitor parking, by having employees park in field 12. The hospital would then provide a shuttle bus to transport the employees from field 12 to SNCH. October 15, 2009 The Board reviewed and discussed the agenda for the Regular Meeting without taking action.
At 8:55 p.m. on motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss pending and prospective litigation and the hiring and firing of particular individuals. ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Deputy Administrator-Finance/Village Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Deputy Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Paul Pallas, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed, Lt. Charles Gennario, Police Department. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to authorize settlement in the Workers Compensation Claim by Richard Quezada as recommended by counsel. On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to return to Public Briefing session at 11:40 p.m. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to commit to utilize the Westchester County Police Academy to train new Police Officers. unanimously carried, the Board voted to decline to award a cost of living increase to the School Crossing Guards. On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously carried, the Board voted to ratify settlement of the Sabrina Scott grievance and to authorize payment in the amount of $4,211.33 in full settlement of her grievance. unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn at 11:50 p.m. FDQ/ms October 22, 2009 The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date at the Mayor s Office. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Deputy Village Administrator Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Terry O Neil, Esq. and Christopher Kurtz, Esq. On motion of Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to
convene in executive session to discuss collective negotiations, legal advice and prospective litigation. carried the Board returned to public session at 7:40 p.m. The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley Jr., Deputy Village Administrator Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Deputy Village Administrator Operations/Village Engineer Paul Pallas, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Monica Farrell Derr, Superintendent of Buildings Dan Casella, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed, Superintendent of Water Anthony Iannone, Social Worker of Senior Services Wendy Weinstock, Police Commissioner John P. McKeon, Second Assistant Fire Chief John Thorp, Secretary to Board of Trustees Mary Schmeling and Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula the Board unanimously voted to accept the proposal submitted by Salerno Brokerage Corp. to provide insurance coverage for the Village. On motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula the Board unanimously voted to approve the re-allocation of $12,175 of Community Development Block Grant Program year 35 Funds from Public Service/Youth Employment Training Program to Public Service/Hispanic Brotherhood of RVC. On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer the Board unanimously voted to reject all bids October 22, 2009 received for Bid # 1009CP2, Auxiliary Police Building with Public Restrooms and to reconsider this project. The Board discussed the agenda for without taking any action. On motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously carried the Board voted to return to executive session to discuss the hiring and firing of particular individuals, prospective litigation, legal advice and collective negotiations at 9:50 p.m. Krasula, Kevin R. Glynn and Edward J. Oppenheimer ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Deputy Village Administrator Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Deputy Clerk Treasurer Monica Derr (left at 10:00 pm), Police Commissioner John McKeon (left at 10:15 pm), Kenneth Auerbach, Esq., Thomas McKevitt, Esq., (joined meeting at 10:20 pm and left at 11:15 pm), Building Superintendent Dan Casella (joined meeting at 10:15 pm and left at 11:20 pm).
unanimously carried the Board voted to approve going forward to hire a replacement for Sgt. Robert Bystricky who will retire from the Police Department as of December 3, 2009. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried the Board voted to return to public session briefing session at 1:05 a.m. on Friday October 23, 2009. On motion of Trustee Krasula duly seconded by Trustee Oppenheimer and unanimously adopted the meeting was adjourned. FDQ/ms The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the evening of the above date at Village Hall. Mayor Bossart opened the meeting at 8:15 P.M. ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Deputy Village Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Deputy Village Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Paul Pallas, Deputy Clerk Treasurer Monica Farrell-Derr, Superintendent of Buildings Dan Casella, Fire Chief Mark Murray, 1 st Assistant Fire Chief John Busching, 2 nd Assistant Fire Chief John Thorp, Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Anthony Brunetta, Police Commissioner Jack McKeon, Superintendent of Water Anthony Iannone, Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed, Deputy Director of Senior Services Chris O Leary, Secretary to Board of Trustees Mary Schmeling, Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer. ATTENDENCE: Approximately 18 people. Mayor Bossart asked Larry Quinn to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bossart and the Board made a presentation of two Communicator Awards from the International Academy for Visual Arts to Public Relations Counsel Jeff
Kluewer. The International Academy for Visual Arts awarded the Village of Rockville Centre the first award for our newsletter, This Month and the second award for the 2007 Annual Report. This was the first time the Village has ever won and they thanked Jeff for all his hard work and effort. The Awards will be on display in the lobby of Village Hall for everyone to view. The second presentation the Mayor and Board made was to First Assistant Fire Chief John Busching for the Town of Hempstead Firematic Award. The Mayor apologized to Chief Busching for none of the Board or herself attending the Award Ceremony. Assistant Fire Chief Busching was recognized for his actions on June 28, 2009 when he rescued two women, a disabled resident and her aide from an apartment building fire on North Village Ave by shielding them from the flames with his body. The Mayor and the Board thanked Chief Busching for his dedication to the Village and Fire Department along with his concern for all. Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr. opened a public hearing on Bill #5-09, Parking Permits. Village Attorney Levin explained the proposed law, which would amend the Village Code, in relation to parking permits. Mayor Bossart asked for comments from the Board. Trustee Krasula indicated that with this new law the Board of Trustees has consolidated the issuing authority for all parking permits to only the Mayor s Office or a designee of the Mayor. Additionally this law does not address out of state resident permits and it will be considered next year. Trustee Oppenheimer commented that this law will help standardize procedures and cause little or no confusion among the residents. Also he would like to see another parking committee created by the residents. There were no public comments. On the motion of Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn, the Board unanimously voted to close Bill # 5-09. On motion of Trustee Krasula duly seconded by Trustee Joyce, the Board unanimously voted to approve Bill 5-09. Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin indicated that the Bill# is 5-09 and the actual Local Law # would be 4-09. ******************************************** Section one. Section 309-18 of the Code of the Village of Rockville Centre is hereby amended, to read as follows: " 309-18. Parking permits: restrictions, fees, terms. A. Parking permits may be issued to the following, for use in those parking fields and during those periods of time, and subject to such conditions, as designated for each such class of permits by the Board of Trustees: (1) residents of the Village. (2) persons or business entities engaged in business within the Village. (3) persons actually employed within the Village. (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) (4) non-residents. (5) for limited periods or durations of time designated by the Mayor (or the Mayor's designee) in issuing such permits, to guests of Village residents, provided that no such permit shall be valid for a period of time in excess of one week. B. Fees; number of permits.
(1) No permit shall be issued hereunder unless the fees established pursuant to this article are paid in advance. (2) Employees, persons or entities engaged in business within the Village, shall be entitled to only one permit per permit year. C. No permit shall be transferable from one vehicle to another, or from one owner to another, without the prior approval of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee, which shall be endorsed in writing on such permit. D. Time period for validity. (1) For permits included in subsection A(1), the permit year shall begin on April 1 in each calendar year and terminate on March 31 of the following calendar year. (2) For permits included in subsections A(2), (3) and (4), the permit year shall begin on October 1 of each calendar year and terminate on September 30 of the following calendar year. (3) A special holiday permit may be issued pursuant to subsections A(1), (2) and (3) for the period commencing November 1 in a calendar year and terminating on the last day of January in the following calendar year. E. An overnight permit will be issued only to residents of the Village, or guests of such residents. This permit will permit the holder to park a pleasure vehicle overnight in a Village parking field designated for use by overnight permit holders during the hours posted at such parking field for that use. The resident overnight permit year shall commence April 1 of each year and terminate on the last day of March the following year. A guest overnight permit shall be valid for such period of time, not to exceed one week, as designated by the Mayor (or the Mayor's designee) when issuing such permit. F. Prior to issuance of any permit hereunder, the applicant shall furnish the Village Clerk with proof satisfactory to the Village Clerk that the applicant is qualified to receive the permit for which application is made. G. The fees for any permit authorized pursuant to this article shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees. H. The Board of Trustees may cancel or abolish any category of permit at any time, in which event the permit holder shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of the permit fee." Section two. Section 309-19 of such Code is hereby amended, to read as follows: " 309-19. Parking limited. A permit issued pursuant to this article shall permit the permit holder to park a vehicle only in the location, and for the period of time, as designated for that permit, or as posted in the parking field or lot. No person shall park a vehicle in any such parking field or lot in violation of such permit or posting." Section three. This local law shall take effect immediately upon adoption and filing pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law. ********************************************* On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board approved a License Agreement between the Village and Molloy College in the form prepared by Village Attorney Levin, for use of property at the Reeve Road water tower. carried, the Board voted to approve the Senior Services Contract for Independent Contractor Christopher Jahn for a period of one year. The proposed License Agreement for South Nassau Hospital was put on hold to obtain additional information. carried, the Board approved payment to H2M in the amount of $1,362.03 for services rendered on 6-19-09. On motion of Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to H2M in the amount of $844.82 for services rendered on 7-22-09.
The Board considered a proposed Bond Resolution in the amount $750,000 for payments of possible claims or judgments was rejected. Trustee Joyce moved to approve and the motion was duly seconded by Trustee Glynn. Mayor Bossart, Trustee Joyce and Trustee Glynn voted to approve, Trustee Krasula voted nay and Trustee Oppenheimer voted nay. Having failed to obtain the required 2/3 majority, the Bond Resolution was defeated by a vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Glynn and unanimously carried, the Board approved a letter from the Mayor to the Port Authority requesting steel from the World Trade Center for use in a memorial to be located at the Reliance Firehouse. unanimously carried, the Board approved L.I. Electrical Inspections,LTD to perform electrical inspections services for the Village of Rockville Centre. On motion of Trustee Oppenheimer, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Purchase of additional insurance coverage recommended by Salerno Brokerage Corp. Village Administrator Quigley announced that the Fire Department had submitted a report regarding a change in Department membership. As of September 22, 2009 Richard Sembler of Floodlight Co. No. 1 had resigned and the total membership is 324 members. unanimously carried, the Board approved the Fire Department membership report. Mayor Bossart asked the Board if they should reconsider the Bond Resolution. Trustee Glynn moved to revisit the Bond Resolution. The motion failed for lack of a second. This concluded the business portion of the meeting. For a verbatim transcript, please refer to the DVD. carried, the Board voted to adjourn. The meeting concluded at 9:55 PM. FDQ/ms Francis D. Quigley, Jr. Village Administrator