Amityville public meetings in 2023

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review various business license applications and departmental payment requests. Key items include a significant expenditure for road work and a budget modification for park upkeep. The meeting also covers police training and equipment disposal.

• Payment to Rosemar Contracting, Inc. for roadway resurfacing in the amount of $219,355.73
• Budget modification to increase Park/Tree Removal/Upkeep by $10,000.00
• Payment to Country Casual Teak for benches/engraving in the amount of $8,459.33
• Payment to Newins Bay Shore Ford Inc. for vehicle repair in the amount of $8,211.88
• Sign, Banner, Canopy, Marquee of Fixture application for Griff’s Barbershop at 520 Broadway

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is discussing a local law to grant tax exemptions for the alteration or rehabilitation of designated historic landmarks. The meeting also includes reviews of business licenses and several departmental payment requests.

• Introductory Local Law No. 13: Tax exemption for historic property rehabilitation
• Payment of $248,144.63 to NYS Employee Health Ins. Acct. for benefits
• Payment of $26,640.00 to Cullen & Danowski, LLP for FYE 2022 accounting services
• Proposed parking lot lease with Amityville Union Free School District for 450 County Line Road
• Request to surplus/scrap one 1995 International Garbage Truck #53

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 7, 2023, to consider four applications. These include a one-story home addition, a detached two-car garage, and two signage proposals for Flagstar bank locations. All items are up for review and approval under the village code.

• One-story addition at 56 Coles Avenue (BB Residence District)
• 22' x 24' detached two-car garage at 65 Norman Avenue (B Residence District)
• Two monument sign inserts at 111 Merrick Road (B-2 Business District)
• Flagstar Centennial Branding signage at 110 Merrick Road (B-2 Business District)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings on proposed laws regarding unauthorized signs, the creation of an Historic Preservation Commission, code enforcement authority, and recreational marijuana. The board is also reviewing various business licenses and departmental payments.

• Introductory Local Law No 10 to establish a 5-member Historic Preservation Commission
• Introductory Local Law No 9 to prohibit unauthorized signs on public highways
• Introductory Local Law No 12 to clarify that retail cannabis dispensaries are not permitted in any zoning district
• Payment of $31,468.00 to Integrated Wireless Technologies, LLC for Fire Chief’s Car upfitting
• Payment of $22,147.62 to Copiague Fire District for repairs to Engine 1-1-2

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications regarding residential property use and setbacks. The board will review requests for two-family dwelling exceptions and variances for a fence and a pool.

• Renewal of special exception for non-owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 76 Oak Street
• Renewal of special exception for owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 61 New Point Place
• Variance request for a 6-foot vinyl fence at 39 Austin Avenue
• Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 6 feet to 2.5 feet for a pool at 44 Meadow Lane

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is reviewing a resolution to participate in a New York State Department of Transportation project for a path under the LIRR Viaduct. The board is also scheduling public hearings for local laws regarding code enforcement and recreational marijuana.

• Resolution to participate in Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Under the LIRR Viaduct (Capital Project P.I.N. 0762.04)
• Payment of $164,700.00 to Village of Amityville SAT Service Trust Award for LOSAP
• Payment of $225,098.75 to NYS Employee Health Insurance Acct.
• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 27 on Introductory Local Law No. 12 regarding recreational marijuana
• Hire of Rashada Delaney and Thomas A. Nelson as EMTs at $21.50/hourly

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on November 2, 2023, to consider an application for architectural review and approval of a 24' x 36' detached garage at 66 Coles Avenue. The application is submitted by Alyssa Basilone and is reviewed under Village Code Section 24-6 A (1) (h).

• Application for 24' x 36' detached garage at 66 Coles Avenue
• Public hearing at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 PM

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review various requests including a $274,900 ambulance purchase and several municipal payments. The meeting also includes calls for public hearings regarding new local laws for sign prohibitions and historic preservation.

• Purchase of new ambulance from Proliner for $274,900.00 using ARPA funds
• Public hearing on Nov 27 for law prohibiting unauthorized signs on public highways
• Public hearing on Nov 27 to establish an Historic Preservation Commission
• Payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police vehicle equipment totaling $15,161.01
• Payment to East Coast Emergency Lighting for police vehicle upfit of $29,436.90

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five applications. These include requests for a new fence variance, maintenance or renewal of previously approved special exceptions, and a pool setback variance. All items are for specific properties in the village.

• Variance for 6-foot vinyl fence at 12 Bayview Road (Michael Turturro)
• Maintain special exceptions for mixed-use and 2-family dwellings at 47 Broadway (First United Methodist Church)
• Maintain special exception for outside storage at 52 Maple Place (Michael Rom)
• Renew special exception for two-family conversion at 20 Maple Place (Ira Sumkin)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 6 to 2.5 feet for pool at 44 Meadow Lane (Luke Berberich)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving meeting minutes, hiring three code enforcement officers, and approving various licenses. The board will also vote on several payments for equipment, services, and insurance, as well as a budget modification. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Hire of Kenneth Jacobs, Wesley Peterson, and Charles Scudlo as Code Enforcement Officers at $20.00/hour
• Payment of $8,252.98 to Total Technology Solutions for seven new computers
• Payment of $16,876.75 to Nelson & Pope for Amityville Roadway Resurfacing Phase A prep work
• Payment of $17,680.12 to Hi-Tech Fire & Safety for five sets of turnout gear
• Budget modification shifting $808.68 from Celebrations to Youth programs

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on October 5, 2023, to consider two applications: one for signage at a business on Merrick Road and one for an architectural addition to a home in the Historical District. The board will decide whether to approve these requests under the Village Code.

• Capitol Design & Construction Services, Inc. seeks approval for 2 wall signs and 1 monument sign at 339 Merrick Road (Security Dodge), in a B-2 Business District.
• Peter Imbert seeks architectural review for a 1-story entryway addition at 85 Broadway, in a Historical District.

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including the hire of a paramedic, numerous license renewals and new licenses, and multiple payments for equipment and services. The board will also vote on a resolution for an encroachment easement on Greene Ave. and hear requests for community events, including a homecoming parade and a duck race.

• Hire Michael Marcisak as paramedic at $29.00/hour
• Pay $48,994.00 for a 2023 Chevy Tahoe for the Fire Department
• Pay $14,501.60 for 2023 Dodge Charger upfit for Police
• Approve Amityville Rotary Duck Race at Beach on Aug 3, 2024
• Resolution 23-09-25-01 authorizing encroachment easement on Greene Ave.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven applications. These include requests for fence height variances, a garage setback/height/area variance, an accessory structure area variance, renewals of special exceptions for two-family dwellings, and a use variance for a new mixed-use building with apartments and office/retail space at 550 Broadway. The board will decide whether to grant these variances and exceptions.

• Lucy Pellegrino: 6' masonry wall in front yard (max 5') at 347 Grand Central Avenue.
• Luke Berberich: 6' vinyl fence with 4' solid fence to waterway at 44 Meadow Lane.
• Michael Marino: 3 variances for detached garage (setback 60' to 33', height 14' to 17', area 500sf to 528sf) at 65 Norman Avenue.
• Alyssa Basilone: accessory structure area variance (800sf to 864sf) at 66 Coles Avenue.
• John Farrell: use variance for 8,801 SF building with 8 apartments and 1,755 SF office/retail, parking reduction from 25 to 24 spaces at 550 Broadway.

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider routine approvals, including hiring an EMT, issuing various licenses, and approving payments for road work, a new fire truck, and other expenses. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Pay Rosemar Contracting $681,458 for asphalt roadway resurfacing (Claim #1)
• Approve $278,827.96 quote from Gabrielli Truck Sales for a new fire truck
• Pay $215,954.00 to Long Island Sanitation for a new garbage truck
• Award RFP 23-02 DRI Façade Program Consultant/Administrator contract to Vision Long Island
• Approve hire of John Mohr as EMT at $19.50/hour

The Board of Trustees approved several high-cost infrastructure payments, including roadway resurfacing and the purchase of two new trucks. They also renewed 35 automotive licenses and awarded a contract to Vision Long Island for the DRI Façade Program. Discussions were held regarding the formation of a Historical Preservation Commission and parking issues.

• Approved $681,458.00 payment to Rosemar Contracting, Inc. for asphalt roadway resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $278,827.96 for a new dump truck from Gabrielli Truck Sales (5-0)
• Approved $215,954.00 for a new 20yd Cobra rear loader garbage truck from Long Island Sanitation (5-0)
• Approved hire of John Mohr as EMT at $24.50/hour (5-0)
• Approved renewal of 35 automotive licenses (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 23-02 DRI Façade Program Consultant/Administrator contract to Vision Long Island (5-0)
• Approved $29,900.00 payment to Nelson & Pope for Roadway & Drainage Elevation Study (5-0)
• Approved three police training requests for Child Passenger Safety, Prescription Drugs, and Conducted Energy Device courses (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application from Scott Levitz for Amity Harbor Dentistry. The applicant seeks approval to install two wall signs at 151 Merrick Road, in a B-2 Business District. The hearing is scheduled for September 7, 2023, at Village Hall.

• Application for 2 wall signs at 151 Merrick Road
• Location: Southwest corner of Merrick Road and Bennett Place
• B-2 Business District zoning
• Public hearing at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place

The Planning Board approved an application for two wall signs at 151 Merrick Road. The approval includes stipulations regarding color codes, permit requirements, and sign removal upon relocation.

• Approved August 3, 2023, Planning Board Minutes (4-0)
• Approved installation of 2 wall signs for Amity Harbor Dentistry at 151 Merrick Road (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider several administrative items, including hiring a new police officer, approving various licenses, and authorizing payments. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed local law that would require Planning Board approval for demolitions in the Historic District.

• Hire Bryan O. Burton, III as Police Officer at $47,768 salary
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 8 requiring Planning Board approval for demolitions in Historic District
• Pay Total Technology Solutions $4,393.05 for Village Hall monthly billing
• Pay CSEA Employee Benefit Fund $5,411.44 for health insurance
• Pay All American Awards Inc. $8,797.50 for 15 Class A uniforms

The Board of Trustees approved Introductory Local Law No. 8 of 2023 to protect structures in the Historical District from demolition. The Board also hired a new police officer and approved several park use requests and vendor payments.

• Approved Introductory Local Law No. 8 of 2023 requiring Planning Board approval for demolitions in the Historical District (4-0)
• Hired Bryan O. Burton, III as Police Officer at a salary of $47,768 (4-0)
• Approved $13,379.64 payment to Sprague for 4,000 gallons of 91 octane gas (4-0)
• Approved $8,797.50 payment to All American Awards Inc. for 15 Class A Uniforms (4-0)
• Approved $5,411.44 payment to CSEA Employee Benefit Fund for health insurance (4-0)
• Approved $4,393.05 payment to Total Technology Solutions for Village Hall billing (4-0)
• Approved multiple field use requests for James A Caples Park for soccer and lacrosse (4-0)
• Approved permits for the Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade and various community banners/signs (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider hiring two EMTs, approving various licenses, and authorizing multiple payments and contracts. They will also schedule a public hearing on a proposed local law requiring Planning Board approval for demolitions in the Historical District.

• Hire EMTs Paul J. Veltre and Erica Mare at $21.50/hour with residency waivers
• Pay $101,020 to NYS Municipal Workers' Compensation Alliance
• Pay $221,909.27 to NYS Employees' Health Insurance Account
• Approve $6,500 contract with American Fireworks Display LLC for Aug 26 beach display
• Public hearing for Local Law No. 8 on demolition in Historical District

The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of two EMTs and a part-time Fire Marshal. They authorized several payments for insurance, equipment, and fireworks, and scheduled a public hearing for a local law regarding building demolition in the Historical District.

• Hired EMTs Paul J. Veltre and Erica Mare at $21.50/hourly (4-0 and 5-0)
• Hired Edward Vinogroski as part-time Fire Marshal at $30/hour (5-0)
• Approved carting licenses for four companies (4-0)
• Approved $6,500 contract for American Fireworks Display LLC (4-0)
• Approved $101,020 payment to NYS Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance (4-0)
• Approved $221,909.27 payment to NYS Employees’ Health Insurance Account (4-0)
• Approved $6,947.62 for traffic signal controller replacement at Firehouse (4-0)
• Called for public hearing on Aug 24 for Local Law No. 8 regarding Historical District demolition (4-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 3, 2023, to consider three applications: two monument signs for Brunswick Psychiatric Hospital, architectural review for fire restoration and enlargement of a non-conforming building at 95 West Oak Street, and a proposed three-story mixed-use building at 21 Greene Avenue. The board will decide on these applications under the Village Code.

• Application for 2 monument signs at 81 Louden Avenue (Brunswick Psychiatric Hospital)
• Fire restoration and structural enlargement at 95 West Oak Street
• Proposed 3-story mixed-use building at 21 Greene Avenue

The Planning Board approved the installation of two monument signs for Brunswick Psychiatric Hospital with specific stipulations regarding lighting and setbacks. The board also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023, meeting. An application for fire restoration and structural enlargement at 95 West Oak Street was discussed but no final vote was recorded in the text.

• Approved July 6, 2023, Planning Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved installation of 2 monument signs for Brunswick Psychiatric Hospital (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a range of administrative and operational items, including approving minutes, accepting resignations and retirements, swearing in new police officers, and approving new fire department members. The board will also review various license applications, requests for street closures and events, and payments for services. A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed local law requiring building permits for exterior accessories on commercial buildings.

• Swear in Kyle Miller as APD Detective at $169,260 salary and John English as Police Officer at $47,768
• Approve two new Amityville Fire Department members: Juliana Miller and Hope Kiley-Rendon
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 7 of 2023 requiring building permits for exterior accessories on commercial buildings
• Request to pay $219,943.97 for NYS Employee Health Insurance and $42,640 for bookkeeping services
• Request to close Park Ave. for Apple Festival on 10/7/2023 and other street event requests

The Board of Trustees approved the swearing-in of a new detective and police officer, accepted two police retirements, and approved several permits for street festivals and block parties. The board also approved new business licenses for landscaping and automotive services.

• Swore in Detective Kyle Miller ($169,260 salary) (4-0)
• Swore in Police Officer John English ($47,768 salary) (4-0)
• Accepted retirements of Detective David Smith and Officer John Andriella (4-0)
• Approved Apple Festival street closure on Oct 7 (4-0)
• Approved fall/Halloween-themed street festival on Oct 7 (4-0)
• Approved block party on Franklin Ave for Aug 19 (4-0)
• Approved new licenses for JA Orstoga Landscaping, JTM Landscaping, and Stop & Go Auto Repair (4-0)
• Approved resignation of DPW laborer Daniel Zuk (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution allowing Greene Avenue Lofts Corp. to install storm water drainage under Municipal Parking Field No. 9. Other actions included hiring a new police officer and approving several vendor payments for village services.

• Approved drainage easements for 8 Greene Ave. under Municipal Parking Field No. 9 (5-0)
• Approved hire of John English as Police Officer effective 7/17/2023 (5-0)
• Approved $27,281 quote for DEVO & Associates, LLC for parking kiosks (5-0)
• Approved $468,524.98 premium renewal for Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management (5-0)
• Approved $4,451.25 payment to Nelson & Pope for Roadway Resurfacing Phase A (5-0)
• Approved use of Amityville Beach for PBA holiday boat parade fundraiser on Nov 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled request for children's summer educational program at Beach Pavilion (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for July 24, 2023 regarding building permits for commercial exterior accessories (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on July 6, 2023, to consider two applications: new Sunoco branding signage at 293 Broadway and a facade renovation at 250-256 Broadway. Both require review and approval under the Village Code.

• Sunoco Centennial Branding signage at 293 Broadway (intersection of Broadway, Albany Ave, Mill St)
• Facade renovation at 250-256 Broadway (NW corner of Broadway and Sterling Place, B-1 Business District)

The Planning Board approved two applications for commercial improvements on Broadway. One project involves updating branding and signage for a Sunoco station, while the other is a facade renovation for a business at 250-256 Broadway.

• Approved June 1, 2023, Planning Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Sunoco Centennial Branding signage at 293 Broadway with requirements for a building permit and completion by year-end (5-0)
• Approved facade renovation at 250-256 Broadway with stipulations for white capping, maintaining existing building color, and removing shutters (5-0)
• Mandated that 250-256 Broadway use black window trim and limit window advertisements to 30% (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on routine administrative items, including personnel actions, license approvals, and payments to vendors. A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed local law to increase penalties for parking violations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy changes other than the parking penalty increase.

• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to increase parking violation penalties
• Rehire school crossing guards Sabrina A. Landolfi-Esty and David Howell at $25.00/hour with residency waiver
• Approve $8,637.53 refund to Amity Center LLC for duplicate tax payment
• Pay Total Technology Solutions $9,946.60 for MS-365 project and $3,834.00 for June service
• Pay Sprague $9,274.23 for 3,000 gallons of 91 octane gasoline

The Board approved Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to raise parking fines, which the Mayor stated would increase budgets by approximately 25 percent. The Board also approved several personnel hires, vendor payments, and landscaping applications.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to increase parking violation penalties (5-0)
• Approved hiring Sabrina A. Landolfi-Esty and David Howell as school crossing guards at $25.00/hour (5-0)
• Approved completion of probationary period for Nolan Glascoe of DPW (5-0)
• Approved Leo Aquaviva as a new member of the Amityville Fire Department Fire/Rescue (5-0)
• Approved landscaping applications for Paul Cassani, Dennis Stein, and Greg Wilkard (5-0)
• Denied trailer storage renewal for Christopher Pearson at 249 Broadway (5-0)
• Approved $8,637.53 tax refund to Amity Center LLC (5-0)
• Approved payments to Total Technology Solutions, GLS Industries LLC, 110 Sand Company, and Sprague (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four applications, including a major use variance for a building conversion at 21 Greene Avenue, and three renewals of previously approved variances or special exceptions. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances and renewals.

• Use variance to convert 2-story office to 3-story mixed-use at 21 Greene Ave, with parking reduction from 34 to 5 spaces and lot coverage increase from 60% to 90.9%
• Renewal of special exception for mixed-use dwelling at 111 Broadway (Historical District)
• Renewal of use variance for mixed-use dwelling at 101 Ireland Place (Residential B District)
• Renewal of special exception for non-owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 497-505 Broadway (Business 2 District)

The board reviewed applications for use variances, parking and lot coverage reductions, and renewals of special exceptions for mixed-use and residential dwellings. The provided minutes record the applications presented but do not list final decisions or vote tallies.

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2023, which proposes increasing penalties for parking violations. The board will also approve routine business, including business license renewals, payroll for summer employees, and various departmental payments. Additionally, the board will award a concession permit for James Caples Memorial Park and approve a $19,300 purchase for a fingerprint machine.

• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to increase parking violation penalties
• Award of Concessionaire Permit to Gus Diaz for James Caples Memorial Park summer 2023
• Purchase of Livescan fingerprint machine for $19,300 plus $4,000 annual support fees
• Payment of $218,063.80 to NYS Employee Health Insurance Account for health benefits
• Payment of $175,000.00 to Village of Amityville SAT Service Trust Award for LOSAP contribution

The Board of Trustees approved several business permit renewals, police department equipment purchases, and various departmental payments. They also scheduled a public hearing to discuss increasing parking violation penalties. A request to waive building permit renewal fees was denied.

• Approved $19,300 purchase of Livescan fingerprint machine (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 LOSAP contribution for Amityville Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved $218,063.80 payment for health benefits (5-0)
• Approved Concessionaire Permit for Gus Diaz (Amity Café) at James Caples Memorial Park (5-0)
• Denied $4,305.00 building permit renewal fee waiver for Security Dodge (5-0)
• Approved public hearing on June 26, 2023, for Local Law No. 6 to increase parking penalties (5-0)
• Approved hiring of 2023 Beach/Summer Employees (5-0)
• Tabled trailer storage renewal for Harald Hejna, Amityville Foreign Auto (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2023, to consider three applications. These include a wall sign for a home care business, a covered sitting area for a cabana, and interior alterations with front façade renovations for a building in the Historical District. The board will review each application for compliance with the Village Code.

• Bryan Madden: 24” x 36” wall sign at 15 Albany Avenue (Industrial District)
• Peter Imbert: covered sitting area to cabana at 64 Griffing Avenue (BB Residence District)
• Salvatore LaFrancesca: interior alterations and front façade renovations at 140 Broadway (Historical District)

The Planning Board approved architectural reviews for a residential cabana and a mixed-use barber shop/dwelling. The Board also approved the maintenance of a wall sign for a home care business.

• Approved May 4, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved covered sitting area for cabana at 64 Griffing Avenue (5-0)
• Approved interior alterations and façade renovations for barber shop/dwelling at 140 Broadway (5-0)
• Approved maintenance of 24" x 36" wall sign for Bryan Skilled Home Care at 15 Albany Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including firefighter residency waivers, appointments, and promotions, as well as various payments and budget modifications. They will also consider a resolution to authorize a traffic calming and safety study for Route 110. The agenda is largely administrative, with no public hearings or local laws listed.

• Approve firefighter residency waivers for Messiah Reid and Edward Costello
• Appoint Melanie Macomber as Deputy Village Clerk at $65,000/year
• Approve tax settlement with JP Morgan Chase for $25,000 at 8 Greene Avenue
• Authorize N & P Engineering for Rte. 110 Traffic Calming and Safety Study
• Approve multiple budget modifications and vendor payments

The Board of Trustees approved a contract for a traffic study on Route 110 and appointed Melanie Macomber as Deputy Village Clerk and Deputy Registrar. Several personnel promotions and residency waivers for fire department members were approved. The Board also authorized various departmental payments and budget modifications.

• Authorized agreement with N & P Engineering for Route 110 Traffic Calming and Safety Study (4-0)
• Appointed Melanie Macomber as Deputy Village Clerk ($65,000 salary) and Deputy Registrar (4-0)
• Approved residency waivers for FD members Messiah Reid and Edward Costello (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 tax settlement for JP Morgan Chase Bank (4-0)
• Approved on-street parking appeal for 6 Bunny Lane until end of August (4-0)
• Tabled awning request for 250 Broadway pending utility line inspection (4-0)
• Approved three trailer storage renewals for 24 Burch Ave, 16 Sprague Ave, and 10 Marconi Blvd (4-0)
• Appointed Patricia Benson as Planning Board Secretary ($45,000 salary) (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two applications. One seeks renewal of a special exception for a non-owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 51 Riverleigh Place. The other requests variances for an accessory structure (cabana) at 64 Griffing Avenue.

• Special exception renewal for two-family dwelling at 51 Riverleigh Place (Section 183-26 C(6))
• Variance to exceed accessory structure area by 254.85 sq ft at 64 Griffing Avenue
• Variance to exceed accessory structure height by 6.5 feet at 64 Griffing Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a renewal for an owner-occupied two-family dwelling and granted variances for a cabana addition. Both applications were passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved renewal of special exception for owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 51 Riverleigh Place (4-0)
• Approved variances for accessory structure area (454 sf) and height (6.5 feet) for cabana at 64 Griffing Avenue (4-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 5 to establish Municipal Parking Field No. 18. The agenda also includes approvals for various business licenses, budget modifications for the Police and Fire Departments, and a resolution to reallocate revenue to lower real property taxes.

• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 5 to establish Municipal Parking Field No. 18
• Resolution 23-05-08-01 to reallocate revenue to interest and earnings to lower real property taxes
• Police Department request to pay Total Technology Solutions $24,162.86 for RMS Servers
• Police Department budget modification shifting $12,390.00 from grant line to Overtime
• Fire Department budget modifications totaling $8,000 for vehicle repairs and uniform purchases

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to reallocate additional interest and earnings revenue to lower the real property tax rate from $38.58 to $38.52 per $100 of assessed value. The board also denied an on-street parking application for 6 Bunny Lane due to fire truck access concerns, and approved multiple permits including temporary signs, sidewalk removals, and a community clean-up event. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved budget amendment lowering property tax rate to $38.52/100 (5-0)
• Denied on-street parking at 6 Bunny Lane due to fire access concerns (5-0)
• Approved temporary Farmers Market sign at 253 Broadway for 120 days (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk removal at 190 Ocean Ave with restoration and insurance conditions (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk removal at 48 Norman Ave with same conditions (5-0)
• Approved $2,800 to hire painter for APD dispatch area (5-0)
• Approved $24,162.86 for RMS Servers from Total Technology Solutions (5-0)
• Approved budget modifications for Police, Fire, and DPW departments (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board held a public hearing on May 4, 2023, to consider three applications. The board approved an architectural review for additions to a single-family home at 14 West Smith Street and a wall sign for Broadway Liquor and Wine at 256 Broadway. A sign application for Bryan Skilled Home Care at 15 Albany Avenue was not heard because the applicant did not appear; it will be considered in June.

• Approved: First and second story additions to single-family dwelling at 14 West Smith Street (Chris Gray)
• Approved: 10' x 3' wall sign for Broadway Liquor and Wine at 256 Broadway (Minesh Patel)
• Deferred to June: 24" x 36" wall sign for Bryan Skilled Home Care at 15 Albany Avenue (Bryan Madden) – no show
• All applications reviewed under Village Code Section 24-6 A (1) (h) or (j)

The Amityville Planning Board approved three applications: a wall sign for Bryan Skilled Home Care, a home addition for a single-family dwelling at 14 West Smith Street, and a wall sign for Broadway Liquor and Wine. All approvals included specific stipulations regarding materials, colors, and sign dimensions. The board also approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 6, 2023 Planning Board minutes (4-0)
• Approved wall sign for Bryan Skilled Home Care at 15 Albany Avenue with stipulations (5-0)
• Approved home addition at 14 West Smith Street with stipulations on roofing, siding, lighting, and chimney (5-0)
• Approved wall sign for Broadway Liquor and Wine at 256 Broadway with stipulations on size and color (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2023-2024 village budget, several vendor payments, and a resolution to fund a bike and pedestrian path. They will also set a public hearing for a new municipal parking field and vote on a local law establishing setbacks for generators and HVAC equipment. Several licenses and permits, including a block party request, are also on the agenda.

• Approve 2023-2024 Village Budget
• Resolution 23-04-24-01: Authorize funding for Bike Path and Pedestrian Shared Use Path (PIN 0762.04)
• Public hearing May 8 for Local Law No. 5 to establish Municipal Parking Field No. 18
• Approve Introductory Local Law 4: setbacks for generators and HVAC equipment in residential zones
• Payments: $226,554.76 health insurance, $4,512.05 Total Technology Solutions, $3,298.98 NYS unemployment

The Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2034 Village Budget and a local law establishing setbacks for residential generators and HVAC equipment. They also authorized funding for a Bike Path and Pedestrian Shared Use Path.

• Approved 2023-2034 Village Budget (5-0)
• Approved Local Law 4 regarding residential generator and HVAC setbacks (5-0)
• Authorized implementation and funding of Bike Path and Pedestrian Shared Use Path (5-0)
• Approved new member Tara Langford for Amityville Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved five landscaper license renewals and one new license (all 5-0, except HJR Landscaping 4-1)
• Approved renewal of Amityville Music Hall cabaret license (5-0)
• Approved block party request for June 17th at 46 Turner Pl. (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 8th regarding Municipal Parking Field No 18 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved seven applications, including renewals for two-family dwellings and a variance for a cellar entrance. The Board also granted special exceptions for outdoor equipment and vehicle storage at two industrial sites.

• Approved 6ft vinyl fence at 25 Moreland Court (4-0)
• Approved owner-occupied two-family dwelling renewal at 74 Oak Street (4-0)
• Approved non-owner-occupied two-family dwelling renewal at 35 Greene Avenue (4-0)
• Approved owner-occupied two-family dwelling renewal at 90 Sterling Place (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for cellar entrance at 15 Albany Avenue (4-0)
• Approved outdoor storage of trucks and scaffolding at 315 Bayview Avenue (4-0)
• Approved outdoor storage and mixed-use dwelling renewal at 502 Broadway (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Nelson & Pope for engineering services to assist with a FEMA grant for road raising to remediate flooding. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed local law to establish setbacks for residential generators and HVAC equipment, with a decision reserved until April 24, 2023.

• Approved engineering agreement with Nelson & Pope for FEMA BRIC road raising (5-0)
• Approved hiring Paramedic Matthew Aidan Cahill at $26.50/hourly (5-0)
• Approved hiring Vincent A. Bologna, Jr. as Part-time Fire Marshal at $30/hour (5-0)
• Approved Amityville Fire Department officer slate (5-0)
• Approved $11,899.58 for police vehicle computers and mounts (5-0)
• Approved $10,618.44 for 4,008 gallons of 91 octane gas (5-0)
• Tabled implementation and funding of a State Marchiselli Program-aid project (5-0)
• Reserved decision on residential generator/HVAC setback law until 4/24/23 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board approved an application by Alex and Erin Gonzalez for architectural review of an outdoor seating gazebo at 178 Park Ave, in a historic district. Approval includes stipulations such as moving the structure 40 inches to meet ZBA requirements, submitting new architectural plans, and using specific materials.

• Approved gazebo at 178 Park Ave, west side of Park Ave, 108 ft north of Ireland Pl
• Structure must be moved 40 inches to finalize ZBA requirement
• New architectural plans for deck and pergola required from licensed architect or engineer
• Concrete footings required for weather support
• Structure must be powder coated aluminum with white vertical posts and pergola

The Planning Board approved an application for a permanent electrical gazebo for outdoor dining at 178 Park Ave. Approval is subject to five stipulations regarding ZBA requirements, architectural plans, and materials.

• Approved March 2, 2023, Planning Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved outdoor seating gazebo at 178 Park Ave with five stipulations (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting, swearing in two trustees and a village justice, and appointing members to standing and temporary committees. The board also approved a series of routine resolutions covering mileage reimbursement, training, meeting dates, banking, and official newspaper designation. No public hearings or major policy changes were on the agenda.

• Swore in Trustees Roger Smith and Michael O'Neill for four-year terms
• Appointed Village Justice Joseph L. Calabrese to a two-year term
• Approved resolution designating Citibank, J.P. Morgan Chase, M&T Bank, NYCLASS, and Empire National Bank as depositories, with $6 million limits per institution
• Set 2023-24 meeting schedule: second and fourth Mondays at 7 PM, with special July/August meetings
• Approved annual training resolution for board members and staff

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, new fire department member, various licenses, and payments. A public hearing is scheduled for a local law establishing setbacks for generators and HVAC equipment in residential zones.

• Public hearing on local law to establish setbacks for generators and HVAC equipment in residential zones
• Payments to Total Technology Solutions totaling $9,342.05 for Village Hall monthly billing and MS Office 365
• Payment of $11,500.00 to KMT Electric Inc. for electric vehicle charging station installation
• Request from South Bay Volleyball Club to use village beach courts for training and leagues, June 1 to October 14, 2023
• New landscaper licenses for Dany Reyes, Jeff R. Schneider, and Ricardo Posada

The Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Police Officer Kyle Miller to detective and authorized several business licenses. They also scheduled a public hearing for April 24, 2023, regarding a local law to establish setbacks for residential generators and HVAC equipment.

• Approved promotion of PO Kyle Miller to detective (5-0)
• Approved three new landscaper licenses and 11 renewals (5-0)
• Approved new automotive license for JPA Holding 318 Inc (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license renewal for The Warehouse (5-0)
• Approved $11,500 payment to KMT Electric Inc for EV charging station installation (5-0)
• Approved beach court use for South Bay Volleyball Club and Craft Fair for Amityville Kiwanis Club (5-0)
• Approved free bicycle patrol training for PO Schmidt and PO Antonellis (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for April 24, 2023, regarding residential generator and HVAC setbacks (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved renewals for three two-family dwellings and one outdoor storage permit. A one-year construction extension was granted, while one application for a two-family dwelling renewal was denied due to violations and failure to appear.

• Approved 2-year renewal for owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 15 Locust Drive (4-0)
• Approved 4-year renewal for owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 91 Cedar St (4-0)
• Approved 4-year renewal for non-owner occupied two-family dwelling at 35 Sterling Place (4-0)
• Approved 1-year special exception for outdoor storage at 247-249 Broadway (4-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for Scott W. Erath's October 2022 approval (3-0, 1 recusal)
• Denied renewal for owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 101 Sterling Place (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on routine items including new and renewed licenses, budget adjustments, and payments. They will also consider requests to use the beach south field for softball and to surplus two village vehicles.

• Landscaper licenses for Bryan Schilling, John Johnson, Victor Nunez, Hernan Barrantes, Lawrence Swanson, Ricardo Vasquez, Joseph Campanelli, Jose Sivirian
• Budget modification: decrease Clerk Contractual $3,000, increase Clerk Supplies $3,000
• Pay NYS Employee Health Ins. $227,508.14
• Pay Bond, Schoeneck & King $3,525.69 for legal services
• Surplus two village vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet crew cab pickup and 2003 Freightliner dump

The Board of Trustees approved several payments for health benefits, legal services, and vehicle repairs. They also renewed eight landscaper licenses and authorized the surplus of two village vehicles. A request for Island Slowpitch to use the Amityville Beach south field was tabled.

• Approved NYS Employee Health Ins. Acct. payment of $227,508.14 (4-0)
• Approved 8 landscaper license renewals (4-0)
• Approved trailer storage for Quality Cleanups, Inc. through May 31st (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 budget modification from Clerk Contractual to Clerk Supplies (4-0)
• Tabled Island Slowpitch request to use Amityville Beach south field (5-0)
• Approved charity softball game at Amityville Beach south field for May 13th (4-0)
• Approved surpusing of two village vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet pickup and 2003 Freightliner dump (4-0)
• Approved payments to Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC ($3,525.69), Altec Industries, Inc. ($3,603.85), and Global Montello Group, Corp. ($4,846.06) (4-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2023, to consider three applications: two sign installations on Broadway and one architectural review for a dormer on a single-family home. The board will decide whether to approve these requests under the Village Code.

• Sign review for Yessenia Deli at 208 Broadway (SCTM #101-3-5-12)
• Sign review for 355 Broadway (SCTM #101-3-2-20.6)
• Architectural review for second-floor dormer at 36 Virginia Court (SCTM #101-11-4-10)

The Planning Board approved three applications for business signage and one residential architectural project. All approved items included specific stipulations regarding permits, materials, or lighting.

• Approved February 2, 2023, Planning Board Minutes (4-0)
• Approved sign installations for Yessenia Deli at 208 Broadway with stipulations for a permit, gooseneck lighting, and removal if business closes (4-0)
• Approved sign installation for 355 Broadway with stipulations for a permit and removal if business closes (4-0)
• Approved second floor dormer for single-family dwelling at 36 Virginia Court with stipulations for landscape restoration and adherence to presented colors/materials (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on routine approvals including minutes, licenses, and payments, and will cancel a public hearing for a property expansion and rezoning at Louden Ave. and Rte. 110. They will also consider several requests for beach and field use, and approve various vendor payments.

• Cancel public hearing for expansion/rezoning at Louden Ave. and Rte. 110
• Approve $4,484.05 payment to Total Technology Solutions for Village Hall monthly billing
• Approve $7,045.10 payment to Motorola Solutions for fire department radios
• Approve $8,590.03 payment to Sprague for 2,944 gallons of 91 octane gas
• Approve police training requests for DWI detection and active shooter training

The Board of Trustees approved several business license renewals and municipal payments. They also authorized the use of village facilities for a church service and soccer league, while tabling a request for softball league field use.

• Cancelled public hearing for expansion and rezoning at Louden Ave. and Rte. 110 (5-0)
• Approved Local Planning Committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved landscaper, cabaret, and coin-operated amusement device license renewals (5-0)
• Approved new tow truck license for Bang’s Towing & Storage, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $4,484.05 payment to Total Technology Solutions (5-0)
• Approved Amityville Beach south pavilion use for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (5-0)
• Approved field use for Amityville Soccer League (5-0)
• Tabled Island Slowpitch request for Amityville Beach south field use (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications. One seeks a special exception to keep a previously approved parent-child residence at 200 Richmond Ave., and the other requests a variance for a 6-foot vinyl fence at 79 Oak St. Both are public hearings on the agenda.

• Special exception for parent-child residence at 200 Richmond Ave. (northeast corner of Richmond Ave. and Anita Pl.)
• Variance for 6-foot vinyl fence at 79 Oak St. (south side of Oak St., 953 feet west of Bayview Ave.)

The Board approved three applications for parent-child residences and two requests for vinyl fences. One application for multiple variances regarding an accessory building was denied, though its associated fence request was approved.

• Approved special exception for parent-child residence at 200 Richmond Ave (5-0)
• Approved variance for 6-foot vinyl fence at 79 Oak St (5-0)
• Denied use variance for apartment at 111 Bayview Ave; approved parent-child special exception instead (5-0)
• Approved 6-foot fence at 257 Bayview Ave (5-0)
• Denied five variances for accessory building at 257 Bayview Ave (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved designating itself as the lead agency for the Avalon South project and retained L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. for a traffic study. The Board also scheduled public hearings for March 13, 2023, regarding residential overlay district boundaries and zoning changes for properties on Louden Avenue and Broadway. Additionally, the Board approved several personnel hires, license renewals, and departmental expenditures.

• Declared Board of Trustees as lead agency for Avalon South project (3-2)
• Retained L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. for Traffic Study (3-2)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 13 on Planned Residential Overlay District boundaries (3-2)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 13 on zoning changes for Louden Ave/Broadway and 45 Sterling Place (3-2)
• Approved hiring Michael Steinberg, Andrew Pirone, and Kevin Solano as EMT-B at $19.50/hour (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 purchase of two Dodge Durangos and one Dodge Charger (5-0)
• Approved waiving building permit renewal fee for Security Dodge (3-2)
• Approved use of Village Beach Ballfield for St. Martin’s School from March 15 to June 15, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved architectural reviews for two residential additions and a material change for one applicant. The Board also approved the installation of two metal storage sheds at 550 Broadway, provided existing containers are removed. An application for sign maintenance at 208 Broadway was adjourned.

• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 1,238 sq ft first floor addition at 70 Morris Street with color and lighting stipulations (5-0)
• Approved 490 sq ft second floor addition and porch at 131 Ketcham Avenue with color and window stipulations (5-0)
• Adjourned sign maintenance application for Yessenia Deli at 208 Broadway (5-0)
• Approved two 10' x 10' metal storage sheds at 550 Broadway provided containers are removed and sheds are removed upon lease termination (5-0)
• Approved material change for Dennis and Nancy Siry (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on resolutions related to unpaid taxes, the tax sale date, and interest rates, as well as declaring the village as lead agency for the Avalon South project. A public hearing will be held on a local law to establish separate fines for stop-work order violations. The board will also consider numerous license applications, personnel actions, and payments for services and equipment.

• Resolution 23-01-23-04 declaring Village of Amityville as lead agency for Avalon South project
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to amend §49-6 establishing separate fines for stop-work order violations
• Request to pay $226,689.81 for NYS Employee Health Insurance
• Request to pay $6,995.00 to General Code for Village Code updates
• Appointments to Amityville Fire Department: Jake McCauley (age 21) and Jayden Gomes (age 13, Juniors)

The Board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to establish separate fines for violating stop-work orders. Trustees also approved several vendor payments, professional licenses, and the scheduling of the annual tax sale.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 to establish separate fines for stop-work order violations (5-0)
• Approved tax sale for March 17, 2023, and related resolutions on unpaid taxes (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute ProClaim contract for ambulance insurance billing (5-0)
• Approved landscaping license renewals for four applicants (5-0)
• Approved tow truck license renewals for three applicants (5-0)
• Approved $226,689.81 payment to NYS Employee Health Insurance Account (5-0)
• Approved $6,995.00 payment to General Code for Village Code updates (5-0)
• Approved Amityville Little League use of Village Court Room and baseball fields (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the December 15, 2022 meeting. Decisions on two use variance applications for properties on Bayview Avenue were reserved.

• Approved December 15, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Reserved decision on use variance for 111 Bayview Avenue
• Reserved decision on use variance and special exception for 257 Bayview Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider several personnel actions, including appointing a new police officer and hiring a laborer, as well as approving licenses, contracts, and resolutions. They will also schedule a public hearing on a local law to establish separate fines for stop-work order violations and set the date for the village election.

• Appoint Carley Fahey as Police Officer at $47,295.45, effective Jan 10, 2023
• Hire Nolan Glascoe as laborer at $38,984.80 with residency waiver
• Pay $3,210.37 to LEAF for dispatch copier lease
• Pay $11,162.70 to Hi-Tech Fire & Safety for uniforms
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 1 to amend stop-work order fines

The Board approved a Village Election date and passed resolutions to increase building and zoning fines and grant a sewer easement to Greene Avenue Lofts. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and business license renewals.

• Scheduled Village Election for March 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized increase in Building and Zoning fines (5-0)
• Granted sewer easement to Greene Avenue Lofts (5-0)
• Appointed Carley Fahey as Police Officer at $47,295.45 (5-0)
• Hired Nolan Glascoe as laborer at $38,984.80 (5-0)
• Approved cabaret license renewal for Liam’s Landing, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved five tow truck license renewals (5-0)
• Approved $11,162.70 payment to Hi-Tech Fire & Safety, Inc. for uniforms (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on January 5, 2023, to consider four applications. These include architectural reviews for a facade revision, two residential additions, and a sign installation. All applications are for properties within the village.

• Mark Searage: facade plan revisions at 191-189 Broadway (B-1 Business District)
• Andrew Gismondi: 1,238 sq ft first floor addition at 70 Morris Street (B Residence District)
• Steve Gajadhar: 490 sq ft second floor addition and front porch at 131 Ketcham Avenue (B Residence District)
• Mohammad Rana: sign installation at 355 Broadway (B-1 Business District)

The Planning Board approved architectural revisions for a business facade on Broadway and a new sign installation. Two residential addition applications were postponed to next month due to insufficient or imprecise plans.

• Approved December 1, 2022, Planning Board Minutes (5-0)
• Approved plan revisions for front facade at 191-189 Broadway with stipulation to adhere to submitted plans
• Postponed application for 1,238 sq ft addition at 70 Morris Street (5-0)
• Postponed application for 490 sq ft addition and porch at 131 Ketcham Avenue (5-0)
• Approved sign installation at 355 Broadway with stipulation to adhere to submitted application (5-0)