Nancy Howard

The Board approved the FY 2019 Water and Electric Budgets, various non-disclosure agreements for Bid No. 1805E3(899) 2018 Microgrid Engine Generator #15, and a non-disclosure agreement with Sargent & Lundy, LLC. A resolution was adopted authorizing pre-authorization of Non-Disclosure Agreements. The Board authorized the Mayor to execute the South Nassau Communities Hospital Oceanside FEMA Projects Request for a 3rd Electrical Feed, and the payment of the 2017 Fire Service Award program. An executive session was held to obtain legal advice and discuss pending litigation. The Board authorized the Mayor to accept a proposal from HE2PD, Inc. for Program Management Services and a proposal from Steven G. Leventhal for legal counsel to the Village Planning Board. A resolution was adopted regarding 220 Hempstead Avenue, and the Village Attorney was authorized to withdraw the pending appeal in the O'Reilly litigation. The Board ratified the authorization of Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC as Special Counsel for Tax Certiorari proceedings. A public briefing session was held, and a legal notice was approved for a public hearing for RVC 1810, a local law to amend Local Law 3-2018. The Board authorized the Mayor to sign the CSEA Supervisor's Unit Contract. A SEQRA "No Action" Determination was adopted and authorization granted to execute necessary documents for an agreement with NYSDOT for funding to enhance mobility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Board authorized a Professional Services Contract with CSA-Engineering Services, LLC, and Personal Services Contracts with Michele LoPalo and Pamela Lang. Agreements were authorized with Gavosto Associates, Inc. and Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP for architectural and MEP services for the temporary relocation of the Police Department Headquarters. A SEQRA Negative Declaration Resolution was approved for proposed Verizon Wireless Communications Facilities at Village water towers. Lease agreements with Verizon Wireless were authorized, as was a Personal Services Contract with Affiliated Adjustment Group, LTD. An agreement with Fireworks by Grucci Inc. was authorized, and Verizon Wireless was authorized to proceed with development/construction plans at 10 Sunrise Highway. A resolution was approved designating Village of Rockville Centre Electric Department property as surplus. Preventative maintenance and major repairs of Village Fire Trucks were authorized. Budget modifications were approved, as were fees for 2018 Fireworks' Vendors and changes to the Village Fee Schedule. The Village Administrator was authorized to enter into an agreement with North Shore University Hospital Ambulance Service to extend the ambulance service agreement. The contract for Bid No. 1804TA1(901) Tree Planting Village Wide was awarded to Louis Barbato Landscaping Inc., and the contract for Bid No. 1804CP1(900) Steel Trash Containers, Recycling Bins & Planters was awarded to Garber Manufacturing, Inc. An additional expenditure was authorized for Change Order Bid No. 1808E1(882). Bid No. 1804E1(903) 2018 Overhead/Underground Electric Cable and Wires was rescinded. A page in the minutes was reserved for Honorary Chief William Gross of Reliance Hose Co. 3, and the Fire Department Membership report was approved.

The Board of Trustees reviewed the proposed agenda for the November 2, 2017 meeting. A Memorandum of Agreement between the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre and CSEA was approved. Public hearings and approvals were held for several exterior design review cases (55 Fountain Ave, 66 Vassar Place, 76 Vassar Place). Tax Certiorari Settlements for multiple properties were approved, along with General Fund Budget Modifications for fiscal year 18. A Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement was authorized, and an extension of a contract with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation was approved. A Professional Services Contract with ACS Advanced Control Systems was approved, and the Village fee schedule for plumbing permits was amended. Surplus property was designated for sale, and a bench donation was accepted. A Professional Services Contract with Virtual Town Hall Holdings was approved for a new Village website. Contracts were awarded for Road Program Phase II (Richard W. Grim, Inc.) and Manhole Roof Replacement (Merrick Utility Associates Inc.). Allowances were authorized for additional work on the Energy Audit at Maple Point and the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System. A Change Order was approved for the 2016 North Park Ave Streetscape/Road Restoration project, and another for the Iron Removal System at Plant #2. Emergency road repairs were approved for a damaged fire hydrant on Sunrise Highway, and the Fire Department Membership report was approved.

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Statement and a professional services contract with OperationsInc, LLC. They convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters and then returned to the public briefing to adjourn.

The Board approved the settlement of litigation with Police Officer Daniel Quigley and the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. A Personal Services Agreement with John Joyce for financial consulting services was authorized. Expenditures for repairs to Tower Ladder 447 were approved. Public hearings were held and actions taken regarding various building projects (75 South Marion Place, 218-220 Sunrise Highway, 46 Riverside Drive). A public hearing was held regarding a proposed local law to override the State property tax cap. A legal notice was approved for a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 44. Public services contracts were approved for the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, Inc., Confide Inc., and the Rockville Centre Economic Opportunity Council Inc. A SEQRA Negative Declaration Resolution was adopted regarding the construction of water supply well enclosures, and a resolution authorizing the execution of a NY Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Grant was adopted. Attendance at various training programs was approved for Village employees. Insurance policy renewals were approved. A donation was accepted from Friends of Senior Services, Inc. A Professional Services Contract with EJG Strategic Partners, LTD. was approved. Legal notices were approved for public hearings regarding Bills RVC 1802, RVC 1803, and RVC 1804. SEQRA "No Action" Resolutions were adopted regarding Bills RVC 1802 and RVC 1803. A SEQRA Negative Declaration Resolution was adopted regarding Bill RVC 1804. A contract was awarded for the 886 Merrick Road By-Pass Water Main Replacement project. A Fire Department membership report was approved.

The board meeting involved discussions and actions on various topics, including the termination of a probationary police officer, review of a proposed meeting agenda, and approval of budget modifications and real estate tax refund settlements. The meeting also included presentations from representatives of the St. Patrick's Parade Committee, the "Friends of Rob Sullivan Blood Drive", the RVC Youth Council, the St. Agnes School Boys Basketball Team, the St. Agnes girls 6th and 8th Grade CYO teams, the Chamber of Commerce, and Friends of Senior Services Incorporated. The board approved several professional service contracts, a Community Development Block Grant Program budget, a Chapter 294 Waiver Resolution, a resolution for the standard mileage rate of the IRS, and a contract with Language Line Services, Inc. Additionally, the board awarded contracts for street lighting and electrical infrastructure upgrades, grounds maintenance, and auditing services. A resolution was adopted to amend a previously approved resolution regarding a water infrastructure grant. Finally, the board approved the Fire Department membership report.