May 13, 2025

A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025. Present: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, Trustee Bencivenga, Trustee Cardali (phone), Trustee Goodwin and Attorney Casolaro. On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 6:08 PM. On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 6:57 PM.

A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025. Present: Mayor Adams, Trustee Seibert, Trustee Cardali, Trustee Goodwin and Attorney Casolaro. Absent: Trustee Bencivenga On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 7:06 PM. On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 8:00 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,

MAY 13, 2025

PRESENT:

Mayor Mary Adams

Trustee Frank Seibert

Trustee Anthony Cardali

Trustee Sean Goodwin

Attorney Charles J. Casolaro

ABSENT:

Trustee Dominic Bencivenga

Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:03 PM.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Seibert.

On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2025 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.

The Village Clerk stated there was no correspondence.

    On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

    RESOLVED to grant permission to Babylon United Methodist Church to maintain a 5’ x 3’ temporary banner on the fence to the side of the Church, located at 21 James Street, from June 16th to August 11th, 2025, to promote their Vacation Bible School.

      On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

      RESOLVED to approve the attached 2025 Summer Employment Salary schedule.

      On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

      RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Dominick Fraccalvieri, full time custodian, effective 5/21/2025.

      On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

      RESOLVED to grant permission to Jack Monteleone to hold an “Adrenal Cancer Awareness Fundraiser” at the Gazebo on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, (with a 12:00 PM setup time). This event would also feature live music and a food truck. Proceeds will be donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

      This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of a signed and notarized hold harmless agreement, and 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 any vendors that participate.

        On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

        RESOLVED to increase the yearly rental permit fees on residential rental properties from $125 per unit up to 4 units to $195 per unit up to 4 units, and to increase each unit after 4 units from $100 to $175, effective June 1st, 2025.

        Trustee Seibert read the following and then polled the Board:

        WHEREAS, the Board is considering participation in the County’s Downtown Revitalization Program which will provide funding to the Village for the purchase of new parking meter kiosks in the downtown business district which includes street meters and municipal lots; and,

        WHEREAS the Board of Trustees reviewed this proposed action and preliminarily determined that the same is an Unlisted action; and

        WHEREAS coordinated review of an Unlisted action is optional, and was not undertaken by the Board of Trustees;

        NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees:

        THAT, the Board of Trustees hereby designates itself as lead agency pursuant to the implementing regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act with respect to the proposed action, and

        THAT, this resolution shall take effect immediately.

                                                             Yes:         No:

                      Mayor Adams                __X_        ____

                    Trustee Seibert               __X_        ____

          Trustee Bencivenga              ABSENT     ____

                  Trustee Cardali                __X_        ____

               Trustee Goodwin              __X_           ____

          On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

          RESOLVED to add the following liens and property maintenance charges on the below parcels to the 2025/26 Tax Bills.

          SEC /BLK /LOT

          NAME

          LIEN

          AMOUNT

          007-02-005

          GOLTZ

          PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

          $1,725.00

          008-03-048

          JEAN PHILIPPE

          EPR

          $ 48.09

          012-01-064

          ASTARITA

          EPR

          $ 492.48

          017-01-042

          EMBRIJO INC.

          PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

          $3,875.00

          018-02-032

          ROGOZA

          EPR

          $ 28.00

          019-02-057

          JANSEN

          EPR

          $ 55.65

          On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

          RESOLVED to grant permission to Cub Scout Pack 99 to use the Gazebo on Monday, June 9th, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for their Arrow of Light moving up ceremony. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of 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 Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

          RESOLVED to grant permission to the Metropolitan PGA Junior Golf to hold the PGA Golf Tournament at the Sumpwams Creek Golf Course on Monday, June 30th, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificate 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 Cardali, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, it was

          RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for May 13, 2025:

               GENERAL ACCOUNT:          $ 347,888.93

                    CONKLIN HOUSE:           $       594.40

          TOTAL GENERAL FUND:           $ 348,483.33

                                      TOTAL:           $ 348,483.33


          Trustee Cardali read the following and polled the Board:

          WHEREAS, under the Downtown Revitalization Program, the County of Suffolk has approved funding to the Village for the purchase of new parking meter kiosks in the downtown business district which includes street meters and municipal lots; and,

          WHEREAS, the execution of an inter-municipal agreement and an easement agreement with the County of Suffolk will be necessary to receive the Program funding; and,

          WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Project will improve Village infrastructure;

          NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees:

          THAT, the Mayor, and Village Attorney are authorized to negotiate and execute an intermunicipal agreement and an easement agreement with the County of Suffolk for the purpose of receiving the funds; and,

          THAT, this resolution shall take effect immediately.

                                                          Yes:              No:

                    Mayor Adams               __X_         ____

                    Trustee Seibert              __X_         ____

            Trustee Bencivenga          ABSENT       ____

                    Trustee Cardali            __X_          ____

                   Trustee Goodwin          __X_         ____

            On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

            RESOLVED to grant permission to Congregation Beth Sholom to hold a small (1/2 mile) parade to celebrate their 100th Anniversary in Babylon Village on Sunday June 22nd, 2025 at 11:30 AM. Gathering would start at the Synagogue’s original location on the corner of George and Cooper Street at 11:00 AM, heading west on George Street, then turning north on Deer Park Avenue, ending at the Synagogue’s current location, 441 Deer Park Avenue, around 12:00 PM.

            This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificate 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 Goodwin, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

              RESOLVED to accept the attached contract renewal for Central Poly Corporation through May 31, 2026.

                On the motion of Trustee Goodwin, seconded by Trustee Seibert 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 Date 4/16/2025]

                         Refund                    Application/Property                             Owner Property Location

                        $50.00                    Robert E. Silverberg, Esq.                       Cottage Row

                        $50.00                    Lynn Spinnato                                          25 Frederick Avenue

                       $50.00                     Barbara Rogoza                                     24 Midway Street

                     $100.00                    Ryan Bliss                                               128 Frederick Avenue

                    $100.00                     Susan Barbash                                     265 West Main Street

                On the motion of Trustee Goodwin, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

                RESOLVED to increase the annual salary of John Farabaugh by $1,000 effective May 5, 2025, having completed his six-month probationary period.

                On the motion of Trustee Goodwin, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

                RESOLVED to grant permission to the Long Island Nurses Honor Guard to host a “COVID Memorial & Tribute Ceremony for Nurses” at the Gazebo on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 (rain date July 26th, 2025) from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

                This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of the required certificate 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 Goodwin, seconded by Trustee Seibert and unanimously carried, it was

                  RESOLVED in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule LGS-01, to dispose of the items from the Village Clerk’s Office, listed on the chart.

                  Box #

                  Description

                  Years

                  1022

                  Daily Closings CC Charges and envelopes and cards

                  2018/19

                  1023

                  Daily closings 6/1/18 - 1/31/19

                  2018/19

                  1026

                  Boat Applications

                  2020/21

                  1029

                  Boat Ramp, Crabbing, Dock, Garage Sales - Applications

                  2021

                  Trustee Goodwin read the following and polled the Board:

                  WHEREAS, the Board is considering participation in the County’s Downtown Revitalization Program which will provide funding to the Village for the purchase of new parking meter kiosks in the downtown business district which includes street meters and municipal lots; and,

                  WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees declared itself, by Resolution, the lead agency for the proposed action, pursuant to the implementing regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and,

                  WHEREAS the Board of Trustees, as lead agency, has caused to be prepared the attached Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) to evaluate potential significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed action, and has reviewed the aforesaid Short EAF and agrees with the contents thereof;

                  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees:

                  THAT, the Board of Trustees, as lead agency for the action contemplated herein, after review of the proposed action, hereby determines that the above project is an Unlisted action; and,

                  THAT, based upon the information contained in the Short EAF and other relevant information before the Board of Trustees, the Board of Trustees, as lead agency for the action contemplated herein, and after due deliberation, review, and analysis, hereby determines that the proposed action will not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment, and hereby adopts a Negative Declaration for the proposed action; and,

                  THAT, this resolution shall take effect immediately.

                                                                           Yes:            No:

                                Mayor Adams                  __X_           ____

                             Trustee Seibert                  __X_           ____

                      Trustee Bencivenga             ABSENT        ____

                              Trustee Cardali                 __X_          ____

                             Trustee Goodwin             __X_           ____

                    The following announcements were made:

                    • Trustee Seibert stated The Summer Recreation program has a limited number of spots open, register by May 31st.
                    • Trustee Cardali said the first day of swim lesson registration was well attended. Next registration is May 17th and May 31st at Village Hall and late registration at the pool on June 7th, all from 9 AM- 12 PM. The pool will open Friday, June 27th, at 12 noon.
                    •  Trustee Goodwin said there will be a Summer Soiree at the Conklin House on August 2nd, 2025, 6-10 PM, $50 per person. They have a contractor replacing the deck and some windows.

                    The meeting was opened to the public and no one addressed the Board.

                    On the motion of Trustee Seibert, seconded by Trustee Goodwin and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.

                    ____________________

                    Village Clerk

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