June 27, 2023
A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023. Present were: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, Trustee Bencivenga and Trustee Cardali. On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 7:30PM. On the motion of Trustee Seibert seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 8:02 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,
JUNE 27, 2023
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Trustee Frank Seibert
Trustee Dominic Bencivenga
Trustee Anthony Cardali
Attorney Charles Casolaro
ABSENT
Trustee KathyAnn Miga
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:09 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Seibert.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the June 13, 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 June 20, 2023:
At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held June 20, 2023, the Fire Council took the following actions and we await your approval.
Accepted as Probationary Members:
Ella Tepper – Phoenix Hose Company
Anthony Cordovano - Phoenix Hose Company
Accepted as Full Members:
None
Company Transfers:
None
Accepted Resignation:
Joseph Livoti – Fire Patrol Company
Removed from Sick Leave with Medical Clearance:
Corine Tillinghast – Fire Patrol Company
Placed on Sick Leave:
Tony Schultz – Phoenix Hose Company
Paul Meyer - Phoenix Hose Company
Added to Chauffer’s List:
None
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the Fire Department actions as read.
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Charles J. Casolaro as the attorney for the Village of Babylon with a monthly retainer of $1,750 and a rate of $225 per hour for all litigation and non-retainer items, effective May 19, 2023.
Trustee Seibert read the following
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon is the Lead Agency regarding proposed Local Law 0627PH 365-20 of 2023 – Land Use Regulations for the Downtown Business District, and therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees has determined this action will not have an adverse impact on the environment, and
WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023,
BE IT HEREBY ENACTED that the following Local Law, proposed as Local Law 0627PH 365-20 of 2023- Land Use Regulations for the Downtown Business District is HEREBY ADOPTED as:
Local Law # 4 of 2023, amending Chapter §365-20 Land Use Regulations for the Downtown Business District.
Trustee Seibert polled the board
In Favor: Opposed:
Mayor Adams X
Trustee Seibert X
Trustee Bencivenga X
Trustee Cardali X
Trustee Miga absent
** This Local Law is effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. **
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to change the title of Paul Turner from Part Time Park Attendant to Part Time Laborer effective June 1, 2023.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the attached agreement between the Village and Higbie Towing, for a period of two years.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a refund in the amount of $470.00 to Stephen Hoberman, for a partial refund for boat slip #7012 in S.E. Lewis basin. Resident sold his boat.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the calendars for the appointed and elected officials listed on the attached chart are hereby accepted as an accurate accounting of the average number of days worked per month per year.
And therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Babylon, hereby establish standard workdays for the purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employee’s Retirement system:
All Elected and Appointed Officials: Six-hour day
Mayor’s Secretary, Treasurer, Village Clerk, Village Justice Court, all clerical staff:
Seven-hour day
Superintendent of Public Works and laborer staff:
Eight-hour day
Title |
Name |
Standard Work day (Hrs/day) |
Term Begins/Ends |
Participates in Employer’s Time Keeping System (Y/N) |
Days/Month (based on Record of Activities) |
ELECTED OFFICIALS: |
|||||
Mayor |
Mary E. Adams |
6 |
4/3/2023 – 4/4/2027 |
N |
23.45 |
Trustee |
Anthony M. Cardali |
6 |
4/3/2023 – 4/4/2027 |
N |
5.8 |
Trustee |
KathyAnn Miga |
6 |
4/3/2023 – 4/4/2027 |
N |
8.47 |
APPOINTED OFFICIALS: |
|||||
Site Plan Reviewer |
Stephen Fellman |
6 |
4/4/2023 – 4/1/2024 |
N |
8.67 |
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to Christ Episcopal Church to host a Bike & Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The bike ride will consist of 11 miles, starting and ending at the church. The ride will be on residential streets and have two water stops, one at the village pool and one on Gamecock Lane. Code Enforcement is requested for bicyclist safety.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for June 27, 2023:
General Account: $ 104,110.36
Capital Fund: $ 364,641.32
Trust Fund: $ 770.31
TOTAL: $ 469,521.99
Mayor Adams made the following announcement:
Village Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!
The meeting was opened to the public; the following addressed the board:
Frank Curtain, 420 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon
On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM.
_____________________
Village Clerk
** For attachments contact the Village Clerk’s Office