February 28, 2023
A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023. Present were: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, Trustee Cardali, Trustee Miga and Village Attorney Matthew McDonough. Absent was Trustee Bencivenga.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 7:41 PM. On the motion of Trustee Seibert seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 7:47 PM.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, the Board entered into executive session at 7:48 PM to discuss human resource issues and current litigation. On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, the executive session ended at 8:03 PM.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON
WAS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM,
153 WEST MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NEW YORK,
ON TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Trustee Frank Seibert
Trustee Anthony Cardali
Trustee KathyAnn Miga
Attorney Matthew McDonough
Absent: Trustee Bencivenga
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:05 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Seibert.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.
The Village Clerk read the correspondence from the Fire Department dated February 21, 2023:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held February 21, 2023 the Fire Council took the following actions and we await your approval:
Placed on Sick Leave – Prosward Hampton – Phoenix Hose Company #1
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the Fire Department actions as read.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Marsha Collock as part time Office Assistant for the Historical Society at a rate of $11 per hour effective February 12, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to implement the attached Driver Safety Policy.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED for the Village to hold a Trunk or Treat & Halloween Parade on October 29th from 1-3 PM in the municipal lot behind 72 E. Main Street.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce to hold the 2023 events in the Village of Babylon, including sidewalk access, as per the attached. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured, as well as signed and notarized hold harmless agreements, from the Chamber of Commerce and any vendors that participate.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Race Awesome to hold the Catholic Health Services Suffolk County Marathon to benefit veterans on Sunday October 22nd, 2023. [The race will begin at 7:30 AM at the Babylon Train Station, head west on Montauk Highway, around Argyle Lake, then east on Montauk Highway to continue the race course outside the Village to Gardiner County Park. The last athlete is expected to pass Rt. 231 by 8:15 AM, at which time the Village roads will reopen.] This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured, as well as a signed & notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Miga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a refund in the amount indicated to the applicant listed below for the return of Board of Trustees sign. [Hearing date: 1/24/2023]
Refund Application/Property Owner Property Location
$100 Steven Squitiro 494 Fire Island Avenue
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Thomas Horstmann as part time Laborer for the pool at $21 per hour, effective March 1, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to extend the license between the Village and The Delica Sea, pool concessions, for the 2023 Season, per the attached License Extension.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the attached service agreement with Geesebusters for geese control at the golf course for the 2023 season.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Little League to use the Village Hall meeting room as follows: Monday, March 13, 2023 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, for a CPR Certification Class run by Thad Alberti for approximately 30 people.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a pro-rated refund in the amount of $200.00 to Kevin Monahan for the return of Apartment Parking decal #013. (Decal expiration date: October 31, 2023)
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a refund in the amount of $1,003.52 to David Pike for the Tax years and parcel listed, per the attached Scar Settlement dated February 16, 2023.
S/B/L |
Address |
Owner |
Assessed Value Changed From / To |
Tax Year |
Refund Amount |
017–02–088 |
27 Waters Edge Ct. |
David Pike/ Caroline Novack |
33500 / 30300 |
2021 2022 |
$ 500.80 $ 502.72 $1,003.52 |
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for February 28, 2023:
General Account: $ 35,936.39
Conklin House: $ 1,244.98
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 37,181.37
Trust Fund: $ 1,005.32
TOTAL: $ 38,186.69
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Leofred Osbourne as a full time Laborer with an annual salary of $35,360 effective February 6, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Gilberto Rivas, full time Laborer, effective February 24, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to participate in NYS “I Love My Park Day” on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at Argyle Park from 9:00 AM to Noon.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Jr.-Sr. High School to use the softball field on the north side of Locust Avenue between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM beginning March 27, 2023 and ending June 3, 2023 for the Junior High Softball team practices. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured, as well as a signed & notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Babylon Village Girl Scout Troop #1636 to use the Park Avenue tennis court parking lot (southeast courts) to sell Girl Scout cookies on March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, and April 18th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured and a signed and notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue refunds in the amounts indicated to the applicants listed below for the return of ZBA signs. [Hearing dates: 2/15/2023, 1/18/23]
Refund Application/PropertyOwner Property Location
$50.00 Renate Quigley 7 West Main Street
$50.00 Donald J. Middleton Jr.-TLCM Realty LLC 66-70 West Main Street
$100.00 Dr. Kimon Bekelis – Bekelis Real Estate LLC 60 George Street
$50.00 Romeo Bertolini & Andrew Laufer 406 Deer Park Ave
Mayor Adams read the following Bond Resolution and polled the Board:
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON, NEW YORK, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 28, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SCOTT PACKS FOR USE BY THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $180,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $180,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.
AYES: NOES:
Mayor Adams X
Trustee Seibert X
Trustee Bencivenga absent
Trustee Cardali X
Trustee Miga X
The meeting was opened to the public; the following people addressed the board:
Austin Kitt, 167 Araca Road, Babylon
John Lepper, 59 Cockenoe Avenue, Babylon
Maria Deyhle, 3610 Marinor Street, Seaford
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Miga and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
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Village Clerk
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