Ann S. Fangmann

The meeting featured public hearings on a veterans real property tax exemption and the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant program. The Council reviewed and approved financial warrants and reports. Several resolutions were adopted, covering topics such as police firearms training, retiree dental coverage, vendors for the Youth Bureau Summer Program, Senior Center contracts, a concert at Morgan Memorial Park, a new POS system for the golf course, a STOP-DWI grant, volunteer ambulance service awards, staff training, and various community event permits, including a St. Patrick's parade, an adoption event, a YMCA 5K, and a charity walk. Additionally, a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association was approved, and various seasonal staff appointments were made for Youth Services and Recreation, along with an appointment to the North Shore Water Authority.

The City Council meeting included two public hearings: one concerning a proposed Local Law establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Pickleball Courts, and another to solicit proposals for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Program. Key actions included the unanimous adoption of Local Law 6A, implementing a three-month moratorium on the construction or development of pickleball courts on residential property until May 11, 2026. The council adopted several resolutions authorizing changes to the Master Fee Schedule for filming permits, approving a change order for the Seaman Road Station Packed Tower Aeration System, authorizing annual agreements for Senior Center services, and approving agreements for Fire Department testing services. Additionally, funding lines for previous resolutions were amended, a stipulation of settlement for a police department complaint was authorized, and approval was granted for lawn signs advertising registration for the Glen Cove Baseball & Softball Association. Personnel actions included the appointment of a Senior Youth Employment Coordinator and a part-time Clerk, appointments to the Beautification Commission, and an appointment to the Planning Board. Finally, an hourly rate increase for a Harbor Patrol employee was approved.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding activities for the 2018-2019 Community Development Program, which was left open until the next scheduled meeting. Key actions involved tabling the 2017 Warrants and approving various 2018 Payroll and other Warrants. The Council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including authorizing inter-municipal agreements with Nassau County for grants to procure Fire Department equipment ($82,728.00), a Harbor Patrol Boat ($75,000), and a Senior Center Bus ($37,500). Other resolutions authorized an agreement for investigative and code enforcement services, an addendum to the CSEA agreement regarding dispatcher hours, settlement of three claims, approval for the St. Patrick's Day Parade route, and the acceptance of the lowest bid from Fireworks by Grucci for two separate displays. Furthermore, the Council appointed several personnel, including the Director of Public Works, three Water Distribution Operators (two full-time, one trainee), three part-time Youth Services Workers, and a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Salary amendments were approved retroactively for an employee in the Mayor's Office and for the City Marshal.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of warrants paid related to various funds, including General Fund, Water Fund, and Capital Fund. The Council tabled Resolution 8A concerning the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for a local law implementing Transit Oriented Development near the Glen Street Train Station, ultimately adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance. The Council also tabled Local Law 6A, adopting a resolution to amend the zoning district for specific lots near the MTA railroad right-of-way to include them in the Orchard Neighborhood Redevelopment Incentive Overlay (RIO-ON) District, adding 'Glen Street Station Transit Oriented Development' as a new permitted use. Furthermore, resolutions were adopted authorizing settlement of a claim for franchise fees, entering into agreements for PFAS treatment facility design, bulkhead replacement engineering services, and the procurement of license plate readers and cameras. The Council approved a bid for Catering Services for the Congregate Meals Program at the Senior Center, approved budget transfers and amendments, authorized a tax certiorari settlement, and approved the closure of streets for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Symbolic March. A Memorandum of Agreement was authorized regarding quarterly salary adjustments for City of Glen Cove EMS employees through 2026, and salaries for several EMS employees were adjusted effective across 2026. Finally, an appointment for a part-time Recreation Leader in the Senior Center Adult Day Program was confirmed.

The City Council meeting addressed several administrative and contractual matters for the upcoming year. Key actions included the reappointment of Tina Pemberton as City Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics. The Council scheduled the Pre-Council and City Council meeting dates for 2026 and authorized the Mayor to enter into annual contracts with various professionals for services including Golf Management, Legal Counsel, Labor Counsel, and managing the Self Insurance Program. Contracts concerning Youth Services with Nassau County and New York State were authorized. The Council designated the Glen Cove-Oyster Bay Record Pilot as the official newspaper for 2026 Legal Notices. Furthermore, resolutions were passed authorizing leave and health benefits for full-time management employees, authorizing check signing authority for the Deputy Mayor in the absence of the City Controller, and authorizing insurance coverage for Community Development Agency (CDA) and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) held properties. The procurement policy for 2026 was re-authorized. Appointments were made, including the Deputy Mayor, Controller, City Attorney, and Deputy City Attorney. Designations for acting roles such as Acting City Clerk, FOIL Appeals Officer, and Records Access Officer were confirmed. Ellen Savino was appointed as Associate City Judge for a six-year term. Finally, appointments were approved for the Business Improvement District (BID), the 2026 Volunteer Fire Department Company Officers, 2026-2027 Fire Commissioners, and 2026-2027 Glen Cove Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Corps. Trustees. Salary adjustments for several department heads, including the Director of Public Works and Executive Director of Youth Bureau, were also approved.