Town of North Hemsptead Board Meets Tuesday

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.

1. 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.

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RESCISSION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING FIRST STREET, GARDEN CITY PARK, NEW YORK.

Synopsis: The rescission and adoption of this ordinance will change the presently posted "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" parking restriction to alternate side of the street parking restrictions for the same time frame, for Tuesday and Thursday on the north side and Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the south side of First Street, in Garden City Park.

5. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AFFECTING SCHOOLHOUSE LANE, ROSLYN HEIGHTS.

Synopsis: The adoption of this ordinance will establish Full Stops north and southbound on Schoolhouse Lane, at its intersection with Barnyard Lane, in Roslyn Heights.

RESOLUTIONS:

6. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

7. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

8. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

9. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON 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 rezoning is to expand the existing parking lot for the retail stores to the immediate north. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

10. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER23 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED "GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS".

Synopsis: 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

11. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

12. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

13. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

14. A RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE FOR 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. Tentative hearing date is June 14, 2011.

15. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR CONVENIENCE FEE CREDIT CARD SERVICES (TNH 034-2010).

16. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TOWN-WIDE, INCLUDING: AUTO, TRUCK PARTS & REPAIRS; CARGO VAN FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER AND ARBORIST'S SERVICES.

17. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR UNIFORMS AND VARIOUS WORK GEAR (TNH026-2011).

18. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION, SERVICES AND INSPECTION (TNH028R-2011).

19. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR A COLD STORAGE SHED UNIT (TNH034-2011).

20. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ACCEPTABLE WASTE AND RECYCLABLES WITHIN THE MANHASSET GARBAGE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD.

21. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH REIDEL AUDIO AND ACOUSTICS FOR CONSULTING AND DESIGN OF A TELEVISION STUDIO AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN ACOUSTICAL CEILING AT 141 GARDEN STREET, WESTBURY, NEW YORK.

22. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH XTRAIRE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SERVICES FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AT HARBOR LINKS.

23. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL MANCINI FOR INSTRUCTION OF LOW IMPACT YOGA FOR ALL AGES AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK.

24. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARIA I. PEREZ FOR INSTRUCTION OF YOGA FOR CHILDREN AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK.

25. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BAY FIREWORKS/PYRO ENGINEERING TO UTILIZE MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JUNE 18, 2011.

26. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ROSLYN YOUTH, INC. (CCRYI) FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT THE ROSLYN COMMUNITY CENTER.

27. A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DPW SIGN SHOP HVAC SYSTEM, DPW PROJECT NO. 10-10 (CONSTRUCTION).

28. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR MILLING, PAVING AND MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE WORK ON VARIOUS TOWN ROADWAYS, DPW PROJECT NO. 11-01.

29. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR SYNTHETIC TURF INSTALLATION AT TOWN ATHLETIC FIELDS, DPW PROJECT NO. 11-05.A.

30. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIZARDOS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DPW SIGN SHOP HVAC SYSTEM, DPW PROJECT NO. 10-10.A.

31. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CENTER AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK, NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, DPW PROJECT NUMBER 08-10 (CONTRACT NO. 2 - PLUMBING WORK).

32. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROLAND'S ELECTRIC INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CENTER AT MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK, NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK, DPW PROJECT NUMBER 08-10 (CONTRACT NO. 4 -ELECTRICAL WORK).

33. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR DISABLED EMPLOYEES.

34. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY.

35. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TITLE VI POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

36. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY.

37. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO DESIGNATE SMOKING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN'S PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES.

38. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF STREET ADDRESSES TO THE PREMISES IDENTIFIED ON THE NASSAU COUNTY LAND AND TAX MAP AS SECTION 10, BLOCK 272, LOTS 5-15 (314).

39. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF A SHORT TERM LOAN FROM THE TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE FUND (PART-TOWN AND HIGHWAY) TO THE TOWN GENERAL FUND.

Synopsis: The Town Outside Village Fund (Part-Town and Highway) to lend the General Fund up to $5.9 million dollars, as needed, between 5/24/2011 and 12/31/2011. The annual interest rate will be 0.50%, which approximates the lost interest revenue to the lending fund. This request is necessary due to the delay of certain receipts from Nassau County (Sales Tax and Mortgage Tax). These receipts are expected to be received by year end 2011.

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

Synopsis: A supplemental appropriation for the Highway Fund (Fund DA) for unanticipated Federal Emergency Management Agency and NYS Office of Emergency Management grant revenue totaling $58,915. This revenue is related to damage caused by flooding experienced by the Town in March 2010.

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

Synopsis: A supplemental appropriation for the Lighting Fund (Fund SL014) for unanticipated Federal Emergency Management Agency and NYS Office of Emergency Management grant revenue totaling $30,642. This revenue is related to damage caused by strong winds experienced at the Town's North Hempstead Beach Park in March 2010.

42. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE ALERT ENGINE, HOOK, LADDER AND HOSE CO.,NO. 1, INC., GREAT NECK, NEW YORK, IN ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF JAMMIE YANG.

46. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE PROTECTION FIRE ENGINE COMPANY NO. 1, PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, IN ELECTING TO MEMBERSHIP PHILIP STRANGOLAGALLI AND WILLIAM SANDOVAL.

47. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE ATLANTIC HOOK & LADDER COMPANY, NO. 1, INC., PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, IN REMOVING FROM MEMBERSHIP MARCUS DIAZ.

ADDED STARTERS:

48. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUEWATER INTERNATIONAL PE LLC. 

49. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROBERT WEITZNER TITLE VI COORDINATOR UNDER THE TOWN'S TITLE VI POLICY.

MEETING
NORTH HEMPSTEAD
SOLID WASTE 
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA

May 24, 2011                 

1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR CONVENIENCE FEE CREDIT CARD SERVICES (TNH 034-2010).

2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH L.K. MCLEAN ASSOCIATES.

3. A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RTP ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

4. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH R & C FORMATION LTD FOR LANDFILL MONITORING SERVICES.

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