Politics & Government

Town of North Hempstead Board Meets Tuesday

The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

The  will hold a town board meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset. All are welcome. Below is Tuesday's agenda.

CONTINUATION:

1. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING JEANETTE DRIVE AND ANNETTE DRIVE, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.

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Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish corner parking restrictions to improve sight distance and corner clearances on Jeanette Drive and Annette Drive; and establish alternate side of the street parking restrictions from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, for a certain distance on Jeanette Drive and Annette Drive, in Port Washington. Continued from May 5, 2011.

2. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 104-2010, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 16, 2010, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY AVR REALTY/HOMEWOOD SUITES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON WESTBURY AVENUE WEST OF GLEN COVE ROAD, CARLE PLACE AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 9, BLOCK 663, p/o LOTS 43 & 44.

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Synopsis: The amendment under consideration would eliminate a condition of approval requiring a cross-access easement for parking on an adjoining parcel. Continued from May 24, 2011.

3. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 158-2011, ADOPTED ON MARCH 8, 2011, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND AMBULANCE SERVICES BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND THE VIGILANT ENGINE & HOOK & LADDER COMPANY, INC. GREAT NECK, NEW YORK. Continued from May 24, 2011.

4. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 2A OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED "UNSAFE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS" AND CHAPTER 2 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT".

Synopsis: The amendments to Chapter 2A are extensive and will provide for the following:

a) The owner of unsafe buildings and structures shall be required to register with the Building Department within ten (10) days after the unsafe condition first exists; 
b) The owner will be required to secure the property against unauthorized entry; 
c) The owner will be required to notify the appropriate police and fire departments of the unsafe condition; 
d) The owner will have five days after registering the property with the Building Department to file a plan to bring the property/structure into compliance with all provisions of the Town Code;
e) Upon approval of the compliance plan by the Building Department, the owner will have no more than 30 days to file all applications for any Town permits required; 
f) The owner will have 90 days after permits are issued, or, if no permits are required, after approval of the compliance plan to complete the work; 
g) If the owner fails to comply, the Building Commissioner shall complete an investigation into the conditions and where appropriate, serve a notice on the owner directing compliance; 
h) If the owner fails to comply with said notice within fifteen days after service, the Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Existing Use, if any, shall be revoked (subject to an appeal to the Town Board); and 
i) In the event that the owner still fails to comply with the requirements of the Building Department: the Town Board shall have the authority to authorize the demolition and removal of the building or structure; and the Building Commissioner shall have the authority to take whatever reasonable actions may be required to secure the building or structure. In both instances, the expenses of same will be assessed against the property.

This proposal is the result of buildings within the Town, which are in a seriously derelict condition, creating a public safety hazard. The procedures contained in the proposal, as outlined above, provide a process, which will protect the public and encourage owners to take the necessary actions to bring their buildings/structures into compliance with the Town Code.

The proposed amendments to Chapter 2 would amend Section 2-14 (H) by replacing "2A-6" with "2A-7" and Section 2-14 (I) by replacing "2A-9 with "2A-12". This will simply conform references in Chapter 2 to the amended Chapter 2A. Continued from May 24, 2011.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 260-2009, ADOPTED APRIL 28, 2009, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 300 COMMUNITY DRIVE IN MANHASSET.

Synopsis: The proposed amendment consists of increasing the size of the Surgical Pavilion and consolidating the Central Sterile Supply area into the Surgical Pavilion. The increase in gross floor area is 117,335 gsf.

6. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF THE GREAT NECK LIBRARY FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 159 BAYVIEW AVENUE, GREAT NECK AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 1, BLOCK 203, LOT 5.

Synopsis: The proposed alterations include a partial two-story addition modification of the existing mezzanine. The floor area would increase from 47,125 square feet to 55,750. The project also includes improvements to the drainage system and an increase of 6 parking spaces.

7. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF ENCOMPASSING LLC FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH ON 5 BEECHWOOD AVENUE , PORT WASHINGTON, IDENTIFIED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 5; BLOCK 94; LOTS 554, 556, 600, 602 & 699.

8. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF THE GATE LLC TO CONSIDER A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM "RESIDENCE-A" TO "PARKING" FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF NORTHERN BOULEVARD AND THE GATE AND DESIGNATED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 3, BLOCK 220, LOT 2.

Synopsis: The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to expand the existing parking lot for the retail stores to the immediate north.

9. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED "GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS".

Synopsis: The adoption of this local law will amend Chapter 23, Article XVII, to expand the scope of the Town's existing sexual harassment policy to include all pertinent anti-discrimination topics covered under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's regulations.

10. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING OAK RIDGE LANE, ALBERTSON, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish a No Parking Any Time restriction on the east side of Oak Ridge Lane, opposite Woodhollow Road, in Albertson.

11. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON OAK RIDGE LANE, ALBERTSON, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The adoption of this amendment to the ordinance will establish a handicapped parking space on the east side of Oak Ridge Lane, south of Woodhollow Road, in Albertson.

12. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RESCISSION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The rescission and adoption of this ordinance will establish a No Stopping Any Time parking restriction on the west side of Main Street, opposite Third Avenue; a No Stopping Here To Corner restriction on the north side of Third Avenue, east of Main Street; change a No Stopping to a No Parking restriction on the east side of Main Street, between Second Avenue and Third Avenue; and add new ordinances for presently posted No Stopping Any Time restrictions on the west side of Main Street so the language and signs conform, in Port Washington.

13. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RESCISSION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING MANOR DRIVE, GREAT NECK, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The rescission and adoption of this ordinance will establish Three Hour parking restrictions, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays on the northwest and southeast sides of Manor Drive; and a No Stopping Any Time restriction on the southeast side, southwest of Clark Drive, in Great Neck.

RESOLUTIONS:

14. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING JEANETTE DRIVE, ANNETTE DRIVE, LINDA ROAD, EVELYN ROAD, EASTERN CREST ROAD AND IRMA AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish parking restrictions on Jeanette Drive, Annette Drive, Linda Road, Evelyn Road & Eastern Crest Road in Port Washington. Tentative hearing date is July 12, 2011.

15. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING HENDERSON AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish a No Stopping Here To Corner parking restriction on the north side of Henderson Avenue, west of Middle Neck Road, in Port Washington. Tentative hearing date is July 12, 2011.

16. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON SYLVESTER STREET, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish a handicapped parking space on the east side of Sylvester Street, north of Prospect Avenue, in Westbury/New Cassel. Tentative hearing date is July 12, 2011.

17. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED "HOUSING AND REHABILITATION CODE."

Synopsis: The purpose of the amendments are to ensure that construction sites and buildings under construction are properly maintained. The local law will provide for the prompt removal of construction debris, and set standards for construction fences, storage trailers, dumpster containers and portable toilets that are used in connection with construction. Tentative hearing date is July 12, 2011.

18. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN BOARD TO ACCEPT GIFTS TO THE TOWN FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL ASIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL HELD ON MAY 21, 2011.

19. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A "PARKING METER PAY STATION" ON BEHALF OF THE PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC PARKING DISTRICT.

20. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR DECORATIVE WALL STONES AND PAVERS AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS.

21. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR AN AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM (TNH042-2011).

22. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR CESSPOOL CLEANING AND WASTE REMOVAL (TNH021-2011).

23. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR CONCRETE, FINE SAND AND MASONRY MATERIALS (TNH012-2011).

24. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR FORD ESCAPE HYBRID VEHICLES (TNH046-2011).

25. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR A GAS BOILER AND HOT WATER TANK FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER (TNH035-2011).

26. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR HVAC PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES (TNH037-2011).

27. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR POOL CHEMICALS (TNH040-2011).

28. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR SPECIALTY SIGN MAKING MATERIALS (TNH027-2011).

29. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR WELDING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES (TNH041-2011).

30. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH PERFORMERS, INSTRUCTORS AND GROUPS FOR EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD FOR 2011.

31. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ERIC POWERS FOR INSTRUCTION OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE AT NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK AND CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN.

32. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMONA CADOGAN FOR INSTRUCTION OF HULA HOOP CLASSES AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK.

33. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ANGELICA CUEVAS FOR ZUMBA CLASSES AT TULLY PARK.

34. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK.

Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the use of this facility for a Teen Peer Leaders conference entitled "Let's Talk" sponsored by the Supervisor's Committee Against Family Violence.

35. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KIRKLAND PRODUCTIONS.

Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the performances of "Let's Talk" Conference for Teen Peer Leaders sponsored by the Supervisor's Committee Against Family Violence.

36. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBRECHT, VIGGIANO, ZURECK & COMPANY, P.C.

37. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KAREN S. BURSTEIN, ESQ.

38. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRC RELATED TO A SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT.

39. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 102-2011 DULY ADOPTED ON JANUARY 25, 2011.

Synopsis: Authorization will extend agreements with various taxi companies from June 30, 2011 through October 30, 2011 for transportation with the Town's Department of Services for the Aging/Project Independence, for the purposes of food shopping, medical/dental appointments and evening hours transportation.

40. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERATION EMPLOYMENT AND GUIDANCE SERVICES INC. (FEGS).

41. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH THE PALL CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWN FIREWORKS DISPLAY HELD ON MAY 18, 2011.

42. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE VOTES MADE AT THE JOINT SPONSORING BOARD MEETING FOR THE ROSLYN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP).

43. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ALBERTSON HIGHWAY YARD FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DPW PROJECT NO. 11-07.

44. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE SPOT AT MANORHAVEN BEACH PARK, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, DPW PROJECT NO. 10-11.

45. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RACANELLI CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEW CASSEL, NEW YORK, DPW PROJECT NO. 09-03.

46. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 112.

Synopsis: This resolution will authorize a 2010 supplemental appropriation for the Lighting Fund (Fund SL014) due to unanticipated interfund revenues.

47. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NEW FEATURE/OPTION OF THE NEW STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.

Synopsis: Effective July 1, 2011 the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan will allow Roth designated contributions. Roth designated contributions are deducted from a participant's pay on an after-tax basis unlike regular pre-tax deferral contributions that reduce the gross taxable income. Roth contributions need to be designated separately and cannot be re-classified as a regular pre-tax deferral once made. Both Roth and pre-tax 457 contributions are combined in order to determine the maximum contribution limit.

48. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPORTING OF THE STANDARD WORK DAY FOR THE RECEIVER OF TAXES.

49. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.

50. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT, APPOINTMENT, TRANSFER, ADJUSTMENT, CORRECTION, CHANGE IN GRADE OR SALARY, AND/OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEES AND/OR OFFICIALS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE TOWN.

51. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM(S) AGAINST THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMPTROLLER OR DEPUTY COMPTROLLER TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

52. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE ALERT ENGINE, HOOK, LADDER AND HOSE CO., NO. 1, INC., GREAT NECK, NEW YORK, REMOVING FROM MEMBERSHIP KENNETH PRETTO, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHAIM BAZON AND ELECTING TO MEMBERSHIP RONALD SPARROW AND CHRISTINA METAXAS. 

53. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE ATLANTIC HOOK & LADDER COMPANY, NO. 1, INC., PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, IN ELECTING TO MEMBERSHIP FRANCISCO ARIOS.

54. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE FLOWER HILL HOSE COMPANY, NO. 1, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, IN REMOVING FROM MEMBERSHIP TERENCE MCCALLEN.

MEETING
NORTH HEMPSTEAD
SOLID WASTE 
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA

June 14, 2011                 

1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT, APPOINTMENT, TRANSFER OR CHANGE IN GRADE AND/OR SALARY OF EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY.


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