May 22, 2018
A work session was held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Basile and unanimously carried, the meeting opened at 7:20 p.m.
On the motion of Trustee Davida, seconded by Trustee Adams and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to enter into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. to discuss sensitive properties.
On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Davida and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON WAS HELD IN THE BOARDROOM,
153 WEST MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NEW YORK,
ON TUESDAY,
May 22, 2018
PRESENT:
Mayor Ralph Scordino
Trustee Kevin Muldowney
Trustee Debbie Basile
Trustee Tony Davida
Trustee Mary Adams
Attorney Gerard Glass
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:05 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Basile.
On the motion of Mayor Scordino, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2018, regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.
The Deputy Clerk read the letter from the Fire Department dated May 17, 2018:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held May 15, 2018, the Fire Council took the following actions and we await your approval:
Placed on Sick Leave:
Robert Santos as of May 4, 2018
Jack Kresek as of May 7, 2018
Took off Sick Leave with Medical Clearance:
William J. Bender IV as of April 19, 2018
Ex-Chief Robert Kraft Jr. as of May 8, 2018
Jack Kresek as of May 15, 2018
Placed on Disability Leave:
Regina C. Anderson as of May 5, 2018 – Fire Patrol Company #1
Accepted New Probationary Members:
Kyle Baldwin – Hook & Ladder Company #1
Peter Mayer – Electric Hose Company #4
Membership Status Change:
Merrick Fenkohl from FFE to Probationary Firefighter as of May 10, 2018
Changed Status from Active to Senior Inactive
Ann Mitchell – Phoenix Hose Company #1
Eric Rhodes – Argyle Hose Company #3
Added to the Driver’s List
Trevor McGetrick 1-2-10
On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Basile and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the Fire Department actions as read.
On the motion of Trustee Adams, seconded by Trustee Davida and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Babylon Village Arts Council to use the Gazebo on June 23rd, 2018, from 12:00 Noon to approximately 5:00 p.m., (rain date June 24, 2018) for two free Puppet show performances scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required Certificate 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 Adams, seconded by Trustee Davida and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Carriage House to maintain a 4’ x 10’ temporary sign on the building located at 21 Fire Island Avenue, advertising the “Wednesday Night Lobster Bake”. This permission is granted from June 1st to July 14th, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Adams, seconded by Trustee Davida and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for May 22nd, 2018:
General Account: $651,882.59
Conklin House: $ 206.19
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $652,088.78
TRUST FUND: $ 979.36
TOTAL: $ 653,068.14
On the motion of Trustee Davida, seconded by Trustee Adams and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to increase the annual salary of Holly Gaare $1,000.00 effective June 1, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Davida, seconded by Trustee Adams and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Babylon Village Arts Council to use Argyle Park, East of the Memorial Garden, on July 7th, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (rain date July 8, 2018) for the Eleventh Annual 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”, as well as a signed & notarized ‘Hold Harmless’ Agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Davida, seconded by Trustee Adams and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Todd Shaw as the alternate member of the Planning Board effective June 1, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Basile, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to increase the annual salary of Jeanette Yantz $1,000.00 effective June 1, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Basile, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to re-appoint Theresa Allar as Village Assessor for one year and to increase her annual salary $5,000.00 effective June 1, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Basile, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the attached 2018 billing rates for Savik & Murray, effective June 1, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Basile, and unanimously carried, it was
RESOVLED to increase the salary of the following starters at the Golf Course .50₵ per hour effective June 1, 2018.
Mary Louise Assante
Linda Burke
Bill Burke
Frederick Butler
Tom Romann
Vincent Padula
Robert Adam
Ron Horley
John Ziegelmeier
Peter Montalbano
Robert Mayo
On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Basile, and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Jeffrey Weber as a part-time clerk in the Treasurer’s office with a salary of $15.00 per hour effective April 16, 2018.
On the motion of Trustee Muldowney, seconded by Trustee Basile, and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to remove the exemptions as per the attached Assessor Petitions and bill the new owners the Exempt Property Restoration as indicated on the attached Chart.
|
S/B/L |
Address |
Exemption/ Assessed Value |
Prior Owner |
New Owner |
Tax Yr.(s) |
Total Bill Amount |
|
008-01-154 |
3 Bradish Lane
|
Eligible Fund / 900
|
Sudbrink, W., G., & B. |
Stauder, Joseph V. |
17/18 & 18/19 |
$ 186.91 |
|
008-03-048
|
73 Cameron Lane |
Veteran Combat / 667
|
Khan, Abdul & Amber |
Khan, Mansoor |
17/18 & 18/19
|
$ 137.38 |
|
012-01-036
|
16 Johnson Ct. |
Veteran Non-Combat/ 400
|
Kenney, Robert J. & Barbara
|
Bachmann, George & Mary |
17/18 & 18/19
|
$ 78.60 |
|
019-03-047 |
106 North Rd. |
Eligible Fund/ 5,000
|
Eilbeck, Sally, Life Estate for Margaret Boynton |
Sally Eilbeck |
17/18 & 18/19 |
$ 992.50 |
On the motion of Mayor Scordino, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant a license to the following applicant to drive a taxi cab for Lindy’s Taxi in the Village of Babylon: George Kelada
On the motion of Mayor Scordino, seconded by Trustee Muldowney and unanimously carried,
WHEREAS A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018,
BE IT HEREBY ENACTED that the following Local Law, proposed as Local Law #2 of 2018, is HEREBY ADOPTED as:
Local Law 2 of 2018, establishing a moratorium on certain uses in the Business District of the Village of Babylon, conferred by Article IV §365-20 of Village Code.
In Favor: Opposed:
Trustee Basile X _______
Trustee Davida X _______
Trustee Adams X _______
Trustee Muldowney X _______
Mayor Scordino X _______
** This Local Law is effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. **
Mayor Scordino made the following announcements:
- Village of Babylon Offices will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick-up on Monday, May 28, 2018, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Residents should not put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays.
- The Farmers’ Market will re-open for the season on Sunday, June 4, 2018. It will be open every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through November 18, 2018.
The meeting was opened to the Public; no one addressed the Board.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Village Clerk
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