January 23, 2024
A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024. Present were: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, and Trustee Bencivenga. Trustee Cardali, Trustee Miga and Village Attorney Charles J. Casolaro was absent.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 7:07 PM. On the motion of Trustee Seibert seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 8:00 PM.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON
WAS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM,
153 WEST MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NEW YORK,
ON TUESDAY,
JANUARY 23, 2024
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Trustee Frank Seibert
Trustee Bencivenga
ABSENT:
Trustee Anthony Cardali
Trustee Kathy Ann Miga
Attorney Charles J. Casolaro
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:02 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Seibert.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.
The Village Clerk read the correspondence from the Fire Department dated January 9, 2024:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held December 19th, 2023 the Fire Council took the following actions and we await your approval:
Accepted as Probationary Members:
John Stio - Fire Patrol Company
Placed on Sick Leave
Paul Meyer - Phoenix Hose Company
Accepted Resignation
Madison Baldauf - Sumpwams Hose Company
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the Fire Department actions as read.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law 0213PH-Tax Cap of 2024 regarding the Tax Cap. Complete text of the above Local Law will be available beginning February 1st, 2024 in the Office of the Village Clerk and on the Village website, www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED that the Board Trustees or a majority thereof shall constitute the Board of Review to hear complaints in relation to assessments on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York, between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce to hold the 2024 events in the Village of Babylon, including sidewalk access, as per the attached. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured, as well as signed and notarized hold harmless agreements, from the Chamber of Commerce and any vendors that participate
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue refund in the amount indicated to the applicant listed below for the return of Board of Trustee sign [Hearing Date: 1/9/2024]
Refund Application/Property Owner Property Location
$50.00 Rukjai Prommasa (Thai Station Café) 128 N. Carll Avenue
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, to grant permission to the Babylon Village Arts Council to use Argyle Park, the area in front of playground, east of the September 11th Memorial, on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (rain date Sunday, May 19th, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM) for the 16th Annual Art by the Falls outdoor art exhibit. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificate of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured and a signed & notarized hold harness agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for January 24, 2023:
General Account: $ 253,436.47
Conklin House: $ 353.08
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 253,789.55
TOTAL: $ 253,789.55
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Babylon be authorized to close the Tax Year 2023-2024 on January 23, 2024, and return the Tax Roll and Warrant as required by section 1426 of the Real Property Tax Law.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to M. Roman to hold a Pride Parade on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Meet-up will begin at 1:30 PM at the Fitness Incentive rear parking lot, 157 Deer Park Avenue. Announcements and sponsor recognition will be at 2:30 PM and the car parade is expected to start at 3:00 PM. The parade will complete two loops, escorted by Village Code Enforcement. Permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured and a signed and notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Lions Club to maintain temporary 8 ½ x 11” window signs at local merchants and 5 large signs around the Village from April 1st to April 15th, 2024, to advertise their pancake breakfast on April 14th, 2024. [The Village Highway Department will assist in displaying the 5 large signs around the Village.]
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the Special Use Permit for Dish Wireless LLC / QualTek Wireless LLC to be added to the Ralph Avenue cell tower. [Letter of Authorization attached]
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the attached contract renewal for the Street Lighting Agreement between the Town of Babylon and the Village of Babylon for the year January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a refund in the amount of $3.99 to Jean Marie Parker, Receiver of Taxes. Resident Ann Fagan paid the 2023-2024 taxes for parcel SBL 008-01-115 (1 East Gate) with a bank check in the amount of $995. Tax amount due was $991.01. Village Clerk gave the resident change from the cash drawer for the overpayment amount. The check to the Receiver of Taxes will reconcile the use of the Clerk’s petty cash.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Marie Rogate as a full time Office Assistant at an annual salary of $35,000 effective January 2, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to terminate Michael Gioe, full time Laborer effective December 12, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to change Radford Toomer from part time laborer to full time Laborer effective December 18, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the request of Irene Ivanoff to retire from the Village of Babylon effective January 27, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED increase the Employee Parking Permit fees to $45.00 effective January 19, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Laura Milazzo, full time clerk, with an amended effective date from December 15th to the corrected date of January 2, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to increase the fees at the E. Donald Conroy Golf Course for the 2024 season as indicated below, effective January 18, 2024.
Residents: $14.00
Resident, Senior Citizens (62+): $12.00 (Monday through Thursday Only)
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Non-Residents: $20.00
Non-Resident, Senior Citizens: $15.00 (Monday through Thursday Only)
2024 Youth Golf Camp fee: $175
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to St. Paul’s Reformed Church to hold a dawn worship service at the Argyle Park Gazebo on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required Certificate of Insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured and a signed & notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the DRAFT Audited Financial Statements for the Village of Babylon for the Fiscal Year ended May 31, 202
And,
ALSO RESOLVED, to accept the Management Comment Letter and Corrective Action Plan for the Financial Statement Audit for Year Ended May 31, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for January 23, 2024:
General Account: $ 229,741.99
Total General Fund: $ 229,741.99
TOTAL: $ 229,741.99
The meeting was opened to the public; the following people addressed the Board:
Keith Curtain, 420 Fire Island Ave.
Christopher Weisbecker, Shaw Ave.
Chris Weisbecker, Shaw Ave.
Jack Laurinavicius, Cockenoe Ave.
Grayston Gonzalez, Ellen Ave
Marshall Price, Park Ave.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.
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Village Clerk
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