Present:
Herb Morrow, Mayor
Dennis Gai
John McCusker
Jay Meyer
Donald Rave
Village Administrator: Lynn Pincomb
Village Attorney: James Gesualdi
Village Building Inspector: Richard Kinch
Mayor Morrow opened the meeting at 7:35p.m.
Cell Tower
John Gomez an industry consultant came before the
Board to talk about installing a cell tower in the
Village.
Public Comment
Mayor Morrow opened the meeting to a public comment
period.
Residents inquired about the fence at the end of Vineyard
Road, construction in Bay Hills and the Emergency
Drill Local Law.
Vineyard Road Beach Access
Mr. Kinch presented a new proposal for residents to
get to the beach at the end of Vineyard Road. The
Board discussed erecting pressure treated wood steps
up and over the sea wall. Mr. Kinch will find out
if a DEC permit is required.
Police Report
Chief Hubbs’ police report was distributed.
The Board reviewed the report.
Public Hearing – Budget
At 9:15p.m. Mayor Morrow reviewed the proposed budget.
He discussed it in detail with the Board. A motion
was made by Mr. McCusker to approve the budget with
a 6.8% tax rate increase, seconded by Mr. Meyer and
unanimously approved. The transcript was taken by
Laura Pinto.
Village Attorney’s Report
The Board discussed amendments to the Village Code.
There will be public hearings held in June.
Executive Session
At 10:20p.m. the Board went into executive session
to discuss the Smyth application and the police contract.
The Board reconvened at 11p.m.
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. McCusker
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. McCusker to approve the April
minutes as amended, seconded by Mr. Rave and unanimously
approved.
With no further business to be brought before the
Board, the monthly meeting was closed at 11:15p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Ladd
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