March 12, 2024
A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024. Present were: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, Trustee Cardali, Trustee Bencivenga, Trustee Miga and Village Attorney Charles J. Casolaro.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 7:00 PM. On the motion of Trustee Seibert seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 8:09 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,
MARCH 12, 2024
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Trustee Frank Seibert
Trustee Anthony Cardali
Trustee Dominic Bencivenga
Trustee KathyAnn Miga
Attorney Charles J. Casolaro
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:12 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Bencivenga.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2024 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Village Arts Council to use the Village Gazebo for its free 2nd Thursday Concert Series on the following evenings, with concerts starting at 8:00 PM; setup at 6:30 PM:
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Thursday, June 13, 2024
- · Thursday, August 8, 2024, Children’s afternoon concert, time to be determined
- Thursday, September 12, 2024
This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured, as well as a signed & notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to hear the application of Roman Development LLC to open a retail fish and seafood market at 32-36 Deer Park Avenue. Copy of application and plans will be available beginning March 13, 2024, in the Office of the Village Clerk (631) 669-1500.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to re-appoint John Farrell to the Zoning Board for a five- year term which will expire April 2029.
Trustee Bencivenga read the following and polled the Board:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon is the Lead Agency regarding proposed Local Law 0227PH-365-12 of 2024, adding to the Village Code, §365-12 Parking Zone Districts.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024,
BE IT HEREBY ENACTED that the following Local Law, proposed as 365-12 of 2024, adding to the Village Code, §365-12 Parking Zone Districts is HEREBY ADOPTED as:
Local Law # _3__of 2024, adding to the Village Code, §365-12 Parking Zone Districts.
In Favor: Opposed:
Mayor Adams ___X___ _______
Trustee Seibert ___X___ _______
Trustee Bencivenga ___X___ _______
Trustee Cardali ___X___ _______
Trustee Miga ___X___ _______
** This Local Law is effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. **
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Save the Great South Bay to conduct the 8th Annual Babylon Village Community Creek Clean Up along Carll’s River from Sunrise Highway to Argyle Lake on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, beginning at the Park Avenue tennis courts. [The Village Sanitation Department will pick up the garbage at designated spots upon completion of the clean-up].
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to extend the contract with D.F. Stone Contracting, Ltd. for drainage work for one-year, effective March 10, 2024. [#1534]
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Save the Great South Bay to conduct the Babylon Village Community Creek Clean Up at Hawley’s Pond on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a welcoming ceremony beginning at 8:00 AM. [The Village Sanitation Department will pick up the garbage at designated spots upon completion of the clean-up]
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Matthew Gargulio as full-time laborer at an annual salary of $45,760 effective January 29, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for March 12, 2024:
GENERAL ACCOUNT: $ 375,415.37
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 375,415.37
TRUST FUND: $ 2,444.28
TOTAL: $ 378,859.65
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On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Public Library to use various Village locations for their Summer Events, per the attached.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to allow Girl Scout Troop 1636 to hold a cookie sale at the tennis courts on Park Ave on Saturday March 30th, 2024 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED hire Joseph Desa as full time Automotive Mechanic 1 at an annual salary of $78,000 effective January 2, 2024.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant a license to the following applicant to drive a taxi cab for Lindy’s Taxi/Sunset Taxi in the Village of Babylon: Georgios T. Drineas.
The following announcements were made:
Trustee Seibert said the George Street playground is going up, then Lewis Circle.
Trustee Bencivenga stated that boating applications are coming in. The Golf Course Clubhouse is painted, and will open on Palm Sunday, March 24th.
Trustee Cardali reminded all that Shred Day is Saturday, April 20th, from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, at the Village Highway Department. Pool is ready for the upcoming season; employment applications are being accepted.
Trustee Miga announced a Community Bike Ride for Mid-May, date to be announced.
The meeting was opened to the public; no one addressed the board.
Mayor Adams presented a Proclamation to Melissa Kalhorn, honoring her as the First Woman of Distinction in Babylon Village during National Women’s Month.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.
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Village Clerk
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