Danielle Fernandez

The meeting included the renewal of various landscaping licenses and approval of several financial items, including voucher abstracts, grant subscription services, construction alterations at Bennett Place, engineering design services, and health benefits. Additionally, the board approved requests for the use of village facilities by the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, the Island Slow Pitch softball league, the Amityville Soccer League, and the Eastline Theater. Election inspectors were appointed for the upcoming special election, and a commercial tax settlement was approved. The board also passed a resolution authorizing the funding and implementation of a bicycle and pedestrian shared use path project.

The meeting, postponed due to Winter Storm Hernando, began with acknowledgment of the Department of Public Works, AFD, and APD for their efforts during the recent blizzard, and offered condolences for the passing of Jessica Bonser. Upcoming community events and dates were reviewed, including the Spring Social, Little League sign-ups, a Blood Drive, and the Village Parrot Feather Cleanup. Key actions included approving the resignation of a Paramedic/Narcotics Agent and the hiring of three new EMTs, requiring waivers of residency. The Board also approved a motion to retain legal services for a lawsuit, accepted a proposal for 2026/2027 assessment services, and authorized payments for various funds and services, including CSEA Employee Benefit Fund, Municipal Valuation Services, NYS Employee Health Insurance, Proclaim Inc., Sourcepass Total LLC, VHB Engineering & Surveying PC (for a Jumpstart Grant and a SEQRA review for park improvements), Atlantic Salt, Jesco, Inc., and Sprague. A resolution was passed establishing new fees for Village Playing Fields use, including an additional charge for lighting. Various requests for community use of village facilities were also approved, such as youth volleyball training, the installation of a Peace Pole by the Rotary Club, advertising signage for a church event, and a 5K race by the Amityville PBA.

The meeting commenced following a postponement due to Winter Storm Hernando, with an acknowledgment of the department of public works' efforts during the blizzard and sympathy extended for the passing of DPW employee Richard Bonser's wife. Key discussion points included updates on upcoming community events such as social gatherings, league sign-ups, blood drives, and cleanup events. The Board acted on several items, including approving the resignation of a Paramedic/Narcotics Agent and authorizing the hire of three new EMTs with residency waivers. Financial matters involved approving a Voucher Abstract, retaining legal services for a lawsuit, accepting proposals for assessment and small claims services, and approving various payments to vendors for benefits, salt, rental trucks, and engineering services. A resolution was passed establishing new fees for Village Playing Fields usage, including an added charge for lighting. The session concluded with executive session discussions.

Key discussion points for the meeting include Mayor's Actions, which involve approving the prior meeting minutes, accepting the resignation of a Paramedic/Narcotics Agent, and approving the hire of three EMTs along with associated residency waivers. The agenda also covers various license renewals and new applications for Landscapers, Automotive services, Cabaret, Carting, Coin Operated Amusement Devices, Peddling/Hawking, and vehicle/trailer storage. Financial matters involve approving the Voucher Abstract, retaining legal counsel (Siegel and Sitler, PLLC) for a lawsuit, contracting with Municipal Valuation Services, Inc. for assessment services, and authorizing payments for employee benefits (CSEA Employee Benefit Fund, NYS Employee Health Insurance Account), ambulance claims (Proclaim Inc.), Village Hall billing (Sourcepass Total LLC), and engineering/surveying services (VHB Engineering & Surveying PC) for a Jumpstart Grant and SEQRA review for Triangle Park & Greene Avenue improvements. Requests were also made for community use of beach volleyball courts (South Bay Volleyball), installation of a Peace Pole (Rotary Club of Amityville), and advertisement on village signs (First United Methodist Church). The Police Department requested approval for a 5K race event (Amityville PBA). Department of Public Works requests include payments for salt (Atlantic Salt), truck rental for snow removal (Jesco, Inc.), and fuel (Sprague). Finally, Resolution No 26-02-23-01 was proposed to establish new fees for Village Playing Fields, including daily rental rates and supplementary fees for lighting use.

The Board meeting commenced with a welcome and acknowledgment of absent members. Key discussions included thanking the Fire Department and mutual aid partners for their response to two house fires over the weekend, and a reminder for residents to clear snow/ice from fire hydrants. Upcoming local events were announced, such as a Memory Screening, Kiwanis Club Spring Social, Little League sign-ups and parade, a blood drive, and beach pavilion rental reservations. The Board also planned an Invasive Species cleanup day in coordination with external organizations. Actions approved included the authorization for the Mayor to sign intermunicipal agreements for the 2026 Special Election, approval for a vendor sign/banner/canopy permit, approval of the Voucher Abstract, payment of insurance premiums (Aflac, Arthur Gallagher Risk Management) and Workers Compensation installments, approval of a Police Department firearms requalification training request, permission to surplus three DPW vehicles, and payment for traffic light repairs and diesel fuel. The Tax Assessor's request to approve Small Claims Assessment Review cases for the 2025/2026 tax year and associated partial refunds was also approved.