Present: Mayor Herb Morrow
Dennis Gai
Sandy Prior
Jay Meyer

Village Administrator: Lynn Pincomb
Village Attorney: James Gesualdi
Police Chief: Ray Hubbs

Mayor Morrow opened the meeting at 7:35p.m Mayor Morrow made the recommendation to the Board to appoint John LoTurco as a member of the Zoning Board. A motion was made by Mr. Gai to appoint Mr. LoTurco to the Zoning Board for a five year term, seconded by Mrs. Prior and unanimously approved.

Public Hearing – Local Law #1 – Parking Commercial Vehicles
At 7:50p.m. Mr. Gai proposed changes to Chapter 84-13. The Board will keep this hearing open. The proposed law will be redrafted and will be put on the Village calendar for a public hearing at the February meeting. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Local Law #2 – Outdoor Lighting
At 8:20p.m. the Board discussed restricting outdoor lighting. This law will be redrafted and put on the agenda for next month’s Board meeting. This hearing will be held open. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Local Law #3 – Beach Regulations
At 8:35p.m. the Board discussed the beach regulations law that requires picking up after dogs in the Village throughout the year. This being the first local law of the year was renumbered Local Law #1-2004. A motion was made by Mr. Meyer to approve Local Law #1-2004, seconded by Mr. Gai and unanimously approved. This hearing was closed at 8:45p.m. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Laura Pinto.

Police Report:
Chief Hubbs came before the Board to report and update the Board on the month’s activities. A resident reported suspicious activity and notified the police. The individuals were attempting to steal two of the hand carved street signs. One sign was damaged and the other was destroyed. The individuals were caught. They will be prosecuted by Suffolk County. Sergeant Guirgis is in supervisor school. Chief Hubbs hired a new part-time police officer. The Chief is going to look into grants for a new defibulator.

Village Attorney’s Report:
The Board discussed weekend construction. The Board discussed changing the starting time for landscapers on Saturday.

A resolution was made by Mr. Gai authorizing the release of the East Norwich bond, seconded by Mayor Morrow and unanimously approved.

A resolution was made by Mr. Meyer to hold a tax lien sale for the two outstanding properties, the sale will be held in March, the resolution was seconded by Mr. Gai and unanimously approved.

Village Administrator’s Report
Two association haven’t paid their snow plowing fees. The stop sign at Bay Road and Soundview Drive has been installed by the Town. The Village has installed a southbound stop sign on Bay Road.

Financials / Bills
The Board reviewed the interim financial statements and the list of bills and after careful review, questions and discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Meyer to approve the list of bills and the interim financial statements, seconded by Mr. Gai, and unanimously approved.

Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Gai to approve the November and December minutes as amended, seconded by Mayor Morrow, and unanimously approved.

A draft budget will be distributed in February.

Road Commissioner’s Report:
The roads have been sealed and the pot holes have been repaired. East Shore Road and Shore Drive iced over last week; Mr. Gai had the streets sanded.

With no further business to be brought before the Board, the monthly meeting was closed at 9:45p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Wendy Ladd