February 18, 2025
A WORK SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON WAS HELD IN THE UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM,
153 WEST MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NEW YORK,
ON TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert
Trustee Dominic Bencivenga
Trustee Sean Goodwin
Attorney Charles J. Casolaro
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the meeting opened at 7:00 PM.
WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Village Law, the Code of the Village of Babylon, and the New York State Building Code, all residential and commercial structures in the Village of Babylon must be in habitable and safe condition to permit occupancy.
WHEREAS, after examination by the Village Building Inspector and the Village Engineer, a determination was made that the residential structure dwelling known as 102 Mayhew Avenue, Village of Babylon, State of New York, is in such a dilapidated and unsafe condition, that demolishing said structure is the only way to protect public safety and property.
WHEREAS, this condition is not only illegal, but extremely dangerous, severely, and continually impacting the quality of life of the surrounding neighbors.
WHEREAS, communication with the property owner(s) has been futile and unproductive, with the owner(s) being non-responsive.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by this Resolution, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Attorney to commence an action in the Suffolk County Supreme Court to seek a Court Order permitting the Village to Demolish the Residential Dwelling Structure of 102 Mayhew Avenue, Village of Babylon, State of New York, and to levy costs of said demolition to the Village tax roll and warrant for said property.
WHEREFOR, this RESOLUTION, hereby adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees on February 18, 2025, shall be promptly recorded in the Office of the Village Clerk, and made part of the public record.
Motion to Adopt made by Trustee Goodwin; seconded by Trustee Bencivenga.
Roll Call Vote: YES NO
Mayor Adams X
Trustee Seibert X
Trustee Bencivenga X
Trustee Cardali ABSENT
Trustee Goodwin X
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 7:44 PM.