Doug Groth

The agenda for the regular meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, review of Warrants and Claims, and introduction of Proposed Local Law B-2026. Key discussion items involved the Electrical Upgrade at West Harbor Concession, an item concerning the Town of Oyster Bay -- Registrar of Vital Statistics, and the Alessio Pipe Contract Extension for 2026. Other topics included H2M proposals for Bi-Annual Inspections of the Water Storage Tank and MS4 Services, consideration of a Resolution for Chattel Mortgage, Village Church Requests, and security system proposals for the Water Department, Museum, and Scout Room. The Board also reviewed a proposal from AC Schultes for the Repair of Well 1-3 Godfrey Ave, discussed the 2026 Election Districts, and reviewed the West Harbor Concession Lease for Summer 2026. A separate Public Hearing was scheduled for Proposed Local Law A-2026.

The Board of Trustees addressed several resolutions during the meeting. Key actions included the approval of various warrants and claims totaling $1,415,412.93 across General, Water, Trust & Agency, Revenue Enterprise, and Capital funds. The Board also approved budget transfers totaling $45,515.30 to cover unanticipated expenditures and appropriate insurance recovery revenue. Furthermore, proposals were accepted for installing two doors and new ceiling tiles at the West Harbor Beach pump house for $8,900.00 and for removing a dead tree at Soundside Beach for $975.00. Authorization was granted to sell three specified vehicles (2008 Ford Ranger and two 2015 Ford F-250s) via sealed bid after determining they were no longer needed. Finally, the Meeting and Holiday Schedule for 2026 was approved, and the meeting was closed following an introduction of a proposed local law.

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting where they audited and approved warrants and claims, authorized the Village Clerk-Treasurer to make payments, and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. The board acknowledged the examination of court records and dockets as per the Uniform Justice Court Act. They also accepted proposals for GIS support services, land surveying, bond counsel services, and electrical upgrades at pump houses. Additionally, the board awarded a contract for renovations to the restrooms at Soundside Beach, accepted a proposal for an alarm system at the West Harbor pump station, and approved the hiring of a Laborer/Sanitation Worker. A public hearing was held regarding proposed Local Law D-2025 to amend Chapter 42, Noise, of the Village Code, which was subsequently enacted as Local Law 4-2025.

The meeting included discussion and action on warrants and claims, prior meeting minutes, a Bayville Village Justice Court Audit, an H2M Proposal, survey proposals, bond counsel services, a Water Department Electrical Upgrades Proposal, the Award of Contract for Soundside Beach Restroom Renovation, a West Harbor Pump House Access Control Proposal, and a new hire for the Department of Public Works. Additionally, a public hearing was held for Proposed Local Law D-2025.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various financial matters, budget transfers for maintenance and expansion dredging at the Creek Marina, and acceptance of the minutes from previous meetings. The board approved the hiring of a part-time Motor Equipment Operator, a proposal to clean the exterior of the water storage tank, and a proposal to scan building department property files. Additionally, they accepted a proposal for cloud services, appointed a Village Arborist, and approved an inter-municipal agreement for the use of a sanitation truck. The meeting was then closed.