Village of Hempstead

The meeting encompassed organizational and administrative tasks for the official year, including the appointment of various committee members, officers, and staff such as the Deputy Mayor, Associate Village Justice, Secretary to the Zoning Board, and village attorneys. The Board designated official depositories for village funds and an official newspaper for public notices. Additionally, the Board established schedules for future regular meetings, authorized participation in the NYCLASS investment program, and formally adopted updated policies regarding purchasing, credit card usage, and travel expenses. Appointments to boards including Zoning, Planning, Human Relations, Parks and Recreation, Traffic Safety, Personal Wireless Service, Community Development, and Fire Commissioners were finalized.

The Board reviewed an activities report and approved various license and permit applications. Key authorizations included tax certiorari matters, professional services for asbestos surveys, and an annual auditing contract. Additionally, the Board extended several infrastructure bids related to water main repairs, sewage pipeline maintenance, and storm water catch basin reconstruction. Traffic and safety recommendations were approved, and authorization was granted for a preventive healthcare event. Furthermore, the Board scheduled a public hearing regarding a business license revocation and finalized personnel appointments and salary changes.

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing regarding the revocation of a business license for Alexis Grocery Deli 6 Corp. Agenda items included the approval of various miscellaneous business licenses and landscaping service permits. The Board reviewed the monthly report from the Village Justice and approved settlements for tax certiorari matters involving 927 Realty LLC and L & L Associates Realty LLC. Additionally, the Board authorized the award of a bid for asbestos abatement and roof replacement at 1 Helen Keller Way, approved a program update for the Village RoadINsight's project, and adopted the tentative budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Authorization was granted for a community health fair, several personnel appointments and salary changes within the Public Works department, and the appointment of a Registrar of Vital Records. The meeting concluded with the approval of audited meeting bills.

The board reviewed several new zoning applications. These included a request by Splash Car Wash Hempstead for signage permission, an application by Next Generation Designs and Universal Tabernacle Love Peace & Joy to maintain a finished basement, and a request from Syed Athar Ali Shah to convert a garage into habitable space and maintain a two-family residence use.

The Planning Board granted site plan approvals for several business applications, including a take-out bakery located at 107 Jackson Street, an MRI facility at 106 Main Street, a clothing boutique at 352 Fulton Avenue, and a printing business at 134 North Franklin Street.