Amityville public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes, appointing a new fire department member, and issuing numerous licenses. The board will also act on multiple payment requests, including $26,640 for accounting services and $235,775 for health benefits, and authorize police and fire department training and equipment purchases. Two public hearings are scheduled on proposed local laws to increase tax exemptions for senior citizens and veterans. A resolution to extend an intermunicipal agreement for Nautical Park is also on the agenda.

• Approve John Connors, age 17, as new member of Chemical Hose #3
• Pay Cullen & Danowski, LLP $26,640 for FYE '24 accounting services
• Pay NYS Employee Health Insurance $235,775.26 for health benefits
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 to increase the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 7 to increase the Veterans Tax Exemption

The Amityville Board of Trustees approved two local laws increasing income limits for the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption and the Veterans Tax Exemption, both unanimously. The board also approved a series of payments, including $26,640 for accounting services, $235,775.26 for health benefits, and $159,000 for LOSAP contribution, among others. A request to store a trailer at 32 Marion Lane was approved 4-1, with Mayor Siry dissenting. No other substantive decisions were made; a public comment about keeping chickens was discussed but no action taken.

• Approved Senior Citizens Tax Exemption increase (5-0)
• Approved Veterans Tax Exemption increase (5-0)
• Approved trailer storage at 32 Marion Lane (4-1)
• Approved $26,640 payment to Cullen & Danowski for accounting services (5-0)
• Approved $235,775.26 payment for NYS health benefits (5-0)
• Approved $159,000 LOSAP contribution (5-0)
• Approved police training requests for CPR and TASER (5-0)
• Approved $10,785 for portable radios for fire department (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for variances and special exceptions. These include requests for residential construction, fence installation, and building height increases.

• Proposed construction of two multiple dwellings at 137-157 Broadway
• Request to increase accessory building height from 14 to 16 feet at 293 County Line Road
• Renewal of special exception for non-owner occupied two family dwelling at 29 Lake Street
• Variance request for a 6 foot vinyl fence at 43 Bayview Avenue

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications: a special exception renewal for a two-family dwelling at 29 Lake Street, a fence variance at 43 Bayview Avenue, and a garage height variance at 293 County Line Road. The board adjourned the application for two multiple dwellings at 137-157 Broadway to a future meeting, allowing further comments and revisions.

• Approved special exception renewal for non-owner occupied two-family dwelling at 29 Lake Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for 6-foot vinyl fence at 43 Bayview Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance to exceed accessory building height to 16 feet at 293 County Line Road (5-0)
• Adjourned application for two multiple dwellings at 137-157 Broadway for further comments and revisions (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is deciding on the appropriation of $643,750.00 for a transportation federal-aid project. The body is also considering a 10-year extension of an agreement to maintain Nautical Park and various municipal license renewals.

• Appropriation of $643,750.00 for construction of a bicycle and pedestrian shared use path
• 10-year extension of Inter Municipal Agreement for Nautical Park
• Payment of $9,707.00 to SCM Products, Inc. for annual maintenance
• Payment of $7,634.82 to Edmunds Govtech Inc. for software maintenance
• Request to bid for Audio Visual equipment and installation at Village Hall 3rd floor courtroom

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian shared use path, appropriating $643,750 from the general fund for the project's first-instance funding. They also extended the Inter Municipal Agreement for Nautical Park for ten years. Several routine items were approved, including payments, a bid authorization, and a police training request. Two trailer storage requests were tabled.

• Approved Resolution 24-12-09-02 for bike path project, appropriating $643,750 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-12-09-01 extending Nautical Park agreement for 10 years (5-0)
• Approved $7,634.82 payment to Edmunds Govtech for software maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $2,890.16 payment to Aflac for benefits (5-0)
• Approved $9,707.00 payment to SCM Products for maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $3,645.55 payment to Bayport Flower Houses for flower baskets (5-0)
• Approved bid authorization for audio visual equipment at Village Hall (5-0)
• Tabled trailer storage requests for Sumkin Management and Vincent Franco (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 5, 2024, to consider an application from Nicole Herman for architectural review and approval of a new one-family dwelling at 21 Norman Avenue, in a Residential B district.

• Public hearing for architectural review of a new single-family dwelling at 21 Norman Avenue (SCTM #101-13-10-4), pursuant to Village Code Section 24-6 A(1)(h)

The Amityville Planning Board approved Nicole Herman's application for a new one-family dwelling at 21 Norman Avenue, subject to several design stipulations. The board required changes including vertical siding over the front portico, a wood accent, specific railing colors, and a landscaping plan. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved new dwelling at 21 Norman Ave with stipulations (5-0)
• Required vertical siding over front portico, horizontal elsewhere
• Required wood accent over portico
• Required lighting per sample
• Required lattice on front and rear stairs
• Required swirled concrete on foundation instead of lattice
• Required black railings with white balusters and black newel posts
• Required landscaping plan submission

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider approving personnel actions (hiring of crossing guard, police officers, vacation carryovers), various license renewals, and vendor payments. The board will vote on setting public hearings for December 23, 2024, on local laws to increase the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption and Veterans Tax Exemption, and to establish a stop intersection at Grand Central Avenue and Cooper Avenue. A resolution to fund a bicycle/pedestrian shared use path will also be considered.

• Public hearing set for Dec. 23 on Local Law No. 6 to increase Senior Citizens Tax Exemption
• Public hearing set for Dec. 23 on Local Law No. 7 to increase Veterans Tax Exemption
• Resolution 24-11-25-02 authorizing funding for bicycle/pedestrian shared use path (PIN 0762.04)
• Paving payment to Suffolk Paving Corp of $366,099.23
• Appointment of two police officers at $42,000 salary each

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will consider nine new applications and one continuing matter at its November 21, 2024 meeting. Items include variances and special exceptions for fences, two-family dwellings, home offices, a commercial parking lot expansion, and mixed-use building conversions. Notable is a use variance to expand a commercial parking lot into a residential area (69-71 Merrick Road) and a request for multiple variances to alter mixed-use structures on Broadway (80-86 Broadway).

• Use variance to expand commercial parking lot into residential district at 69-71 Merrick Road
• Mixed-use conversion with parking reduction at 80-86 Broadway (Historic District)
• Special exception for home office at 131 Oak Street
• Renewal of special exceptions for two-family dwellings at 265 County Line Road and 35 Ireland Place
• Continuing application for multiple variances to build a new single-family home at 35 Shore Road

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution supporting increased state aid for local governments, approve numerous business licenses and permits, and authorize several payments. A public hearing and executive session are also scheduled.

• Resolution 22-11-07-01 urging continued $50 million in unrestricted state aid for local governments
• Request to pay $237,065.40 for NYS Employee Health Insurance
• Request to pay $50,510.00 for workers compensation seventh installment
• Request to pay $19,379.61 to Copiague Fire Department for back-up camera equipment and repairs
• Request to pay $6,222.65 to Jurek Brothers Inc. for police department ammunition

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan application from Nicole Blanda on behalf of Kadandale Shetty for a new multiple dwelling. The project involves two parcels in the B-1 Business District: 379-383 Broadway and 8 Dixon Avenue. The board will decide on site plan approval under Village Code Section 24-6 A(1)(e).

• Public hearing for site plan approval of a new multiple dwelling at 379-383 Broadway and 8 Dixon Avenue in the B-1 Business District

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees is considering several financial and operational items at its October 28 meeting. These include approving tax settlements totaling $125,999 for seven commercial and residential properties, a $77,400 audio/visual upgrade for the Village Hall courtroom, and a $49,697 traffic calming study on Route 110. The board will also vote on ratifying a new DPW CSEA contract and a PBA agreement, and will hold a public hearing next month to install stop signs at Grand Central Avenue and Cooper Avenue.

• Tax settlements totaling $125,999 for seven properties including 293 Broadway, 186-188 Broadway, 194 Park Ave., and others
• $77,400 audio/visual equipment upgrade for third-floor courtroom at Village Hall
• $49,696.75 traffic calming and safety study on Route 110 from DRI account
• Ratification of DPW CSEA contract (June 2024–May 2029) and PBA Memorandum of Agreement (June 2024–May 2025)
• Public hearing on November 25 to install stop signs at Grand Central Avenue and Cooper Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight applications, including requests for fence special exceptions, renewals of previously approved exceptions, use variances, and variances for a new multiple dwelling. The most substantial item is a proposal for multiple variances to erect a multiple dwelling in a Business District at 379-383 Broadway.

• Kadandale Shetty seeks a use variance and setback variance to build a multiple dwelling at 379-383 Broadway.
• Arthur Chiodo requests a use variance to maintain an existing non-conforming mixed-use dwelling at 235 South Ketcham Avenue.
• Frank Allocca Jr of 52-50 Sprague LLC seeks renewal of a special exception for outdoor storage at 50 and 52 Sprague Avenue.
• John Palermo applies for a special exception for a 4-foot solid vinyl fence on a waterfront parcel at 78 Ocean Avenue.
• Soljenistsyn & Rachel Maurice request a special exception for a 6-foot solid vinyl fence at 13 Austin Avenue.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Babylon for paving West Smith Street. The meeting also includes various license applications and requests for departmental payments.

• Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Babylon for paving West Smith Street
• Payment of $239,959.20 to NYS Employees Health Insurance Account
• Payment of $12,554.39 to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 7 Taser 10 bundles, certification and training
• Payment of $5,792.65 to All American Awards, Inc for EMT uniforms
• Personnel move for Tyler Van Manen to Laborer Step 1 at $23.52/hr

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2024, to review an application by Brian Cheung for architectural approval of a facade renovation at 229-233 Broadway. The property is located in the B-1 Business District at the corner of Broadway and Oak Street. The board will consider the proposal under Section 24-6 A(1)(g) of the Village Code.

• Public hearing for architectural review and approval of a facade renovation at 229-233 Broadway (SCTM #101-4-3-50)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on a $200,000 contribution to the Village of Amityville LOSAP fund, appoint Austin Eckhoff as Paramedic Supervisor at $33.00/hour with a residency waiver, and approve multiple license renewals for auto repair shops. Other agenda items include payments for IT services, police grant equipment, and requests for door-to-door fundraising and a flu vaccine event.

• Appoint Austin Eckhoff as Paramedic Supervisor at $33.00/hour, effective September 24, 2024, with residency waiver
• Approve $200,000 contribution to Village of Amityville LOSAP fund (A0-9025-800)
• Pay DataWorks Plus LLC $23,300 for APD Livescan grant (LS23-1008-E00)
• Renew automotive licenses for Bang's Collision (27 Elm Pl), Auto-Topia (233 County Line Rd), and others
• Authorize door-to-door fundraising by Long Island Youth Club on Sept. 28–29 and Dec. 28–29, 11 a.m. to dusk

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications for variances and special exception renewals. The most extensive request involves multiple use and setback variances for the construction of two multiple dwellings on Broadway.

• Request for multiple variances to build two multiple dwellings at 137-157 Broadway
• Special exception renewals for non-owner occupied two-family dwellings at 217 South Ketcham Avenue and 66 Oak Street
• Variance requests for 6-foot fences or walls at 254 Grand Central Avenue, 97 Forrest Place, 347 Grand Central Avenue, and 1 Farragut Place
• Special exception renewal for a mixed use dwelling at 195 Ketcham Avenue
• Variances for a detached garage height and area increase at 15 Unqua Place

Board of Trustees

This special meeting of the Amityville Board of Trustees includes personnel appointments, license approvals, and payment requests. The board will consider appointing a Department of Public Works laborer at a probationary salary and an Administrative Assistant. Also up for approval are payments for fireworks, a historical grant, employee benefits, and equipment purchases. Additionally, requests to use village facilities for events will be reviewed.

• Appoint Christian Maisel as DPW Laborer at $39,764.50 probationary salary
• Appoint Courtney Wikman as Administrative Assistant at $45,000 annual salary
• Pay $6,500 to American Fireworks for Beach Blast fireworks show
• Pay $7,000 to Amityville Historical Society for Historical Grant
• Request to close Greene Ave. between Broadway and municipal lot for Haunted Harvest Festival pumpkin patch

The Amityville Board of Trustees approved several personnel appointments, including a DPW laborer and an administrative assistant, and authorized various payments, including $236,093.03 for health insurance and $6,500 for fireworks. The board also approved requests for use of village fields and the beach parking lot for events, and tabled a request to close Greene Ave. for a festival. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved appointment of Christian Maisel as DPW Laborer at $39,764.50 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Courtney Wikman as Administrative Assistant at $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved payment of $236,093.03 for NYS health insurance (5-0)
• Approved payment of $6,500 to American Fireworks for Beach Blast (5-0)
• Approved payment of $7,000 to Amityville Historical Society (5-0)
• Approved use of soccer fields by Amityville Soccer League (5-0)
• Tabled request to close Greene Ave. for Haunted Harvest Festival (5-0)
• Approved Rotary Club sign use from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a construction contract for a path under the LIRR Viaduct. The meeting includes voting on various business licenses and several municipal payment requests.

• Contract award to Laser Industries for Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Under LIRR Viaduct for $628,750.00
• Payment to KS Statebank for '24 Kenworth T-480 Truck in the amount of $68,081.74
• Payment to NYS Municipal Worker’s Comp for $50,510.00
• Appointment of five new members to the Amityville Fire Department
• Review of various licenses including Landscaper, Automotive, Cabaret, and Tow Truck

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider a mix of routine license renewals and notable expenditures, including a $122,580 payment for a turf infield at Louden Ave, a $238,984 payment for health insurance, and a $6,791 payment for fire department cylinders. The board will also vote on resolutions authorizing a village-wide garage sale on October 19 and repaving agreements with Suffolk County Water Authority for Hildreth Court and a portion of Grand Central Avenue. A public hearing is listed but no details provided.

• Appoint Karri Thompson as per diem court officer at $26/hour
• Payment of $122,580 for Louden Ave turf infield
• Payment of $238,984 for NYS Employee Health Insurance
• Resolution 24-08-12-01 authorizing a village-wide garage sale on October 19
• Resolutions 24-08-12-02 and 24-08-12-03 for repaving agreements with Suffolk County Water Authority

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications. One seeks architectural review for a new one-family dwelling at 51 Shore Road. The other requests approval for a wall sign at 189 Sunrise Highway (Auto Stream Outlet). Both are subject to Village Code sections.

• Architectural review and approval for new one-family dwelling at 51 Shore Road (Section 24-6 A. (1) (h))
• Review and approval for wall sign installation at 189 Sunrise Hwy (Auto Stream Outlet) (Section 24-6 A. (1) (j))
• Public hearing scheduled for 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Village Hall

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is deciding on a resolution to authorize financing for a Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus at $1,116,134.50 and considering the appointment of a paramedic at $30.50 per hour. The agenda also includes numerous license approvals, event requests, and routine administrative items. A public hearing is scheduled, though no specific local law is detailed.

• Resolution 24-07-29-01 authorizing financing of Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus for $1,116,134.50
• Approve Alberto Baldanza as Paramedic at Amityville Fire Department at $30.50/hour
• Public hearing (no specific local law listed)
• Request from Amityville Rotary Club to put up pink bows for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and red, white, and blue bows for Veterans Day
• Request from PBA to conduct the annual Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade on October 19, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for variances from the Village of Amityville Code. These requests involve fence installations and the construction of a detached garage and a single-family residence.

• Variance for a 5-foot fence at 1 Farragut Place
• Variance to maintain a 6-foot fence at 23 Bayview Place
• Variances for a garage height increase to 24 feet and area increase to 840 square feet at 15 Unqua Place
• Variances for a new home at 35 Shore Road, including reducing lot frontage to 40 feet and increasing height to 34 feet 6 inches
• Variances for side yard setbacks at 35 Shore Road

Board of Trustees

The Board will review various license applications and departmental payment requests. These include health insurance benefits, infrastructure repairs, and a commercial tax refund.

• $122,580.00 for County Line Rd. Turf infield
• $94,500.00 tax settlement refund for 275 Broadway (Walgreens)
• $241,611.38 for NYS Employee Health Insurance benefits
• $22,546.08 for SCWA public hydrant fees
• Approval of various new and renewal licenses

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider various business license renewals and village payments. Items include insurance premiums, a traffic safety study, and park equipment purchases. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding new regulations for artificial turf.

• Public hearing for Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to prohibit artificial turf without a special use permit
• Payment of $468,190.52 to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management for insurance premium renewal
• Payment of $70,158.25 to Nelson & Pope for the Rte. 110 Traffic Calming & Safety Study
• Approval of a $66,000.00 commercial tax settlement for 400 Merrick Road
• Purchase of a gazebo for Pearsall Park in the amount of $16,735.00

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications regarding fences, setbacks, and property use renewals. This includes requests for fence height changes and the renewal of special exceptions for two-family and mixed-use dwellings.

• Fence height and material variances at 9 LeBrun Avenue, 2 Southwood Lane, 31 Locust Avenue, and 87 Bayside Avenue
• Renewal of special exceptions for two-family dwellings at 47 Union Avenue and 155 Cedar Street
• Renewal of a mixed-use dwelling special exception at 12 South Ketcham Avenue
• Setback reductions for a garage addition at 18 Riverleigh Place
• Construction variances for a new single-family home at 51 Shore Road

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold hearings on proposed laws regarding artificial turf prohibitions and off-street parking requirements in specific zoning districts. The agenda also includes approvals for various village licenses and several departmental payments, including a new chipper truck.

• Proposed law to prohibit artificial turf without a special use permit
• Proposed changes to off-street parking requirements in TO and PR zoning districts
• Approval of $115,789.00 for a new Autosaver Ford Inc. chipper truck
• Payment of $17,220.86 for parking meter handheld devices
• Proposed administrative fees for certain village licenses and permits

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application for architectural review and approval. The request involves the exterior reconstruction of an existing dwelling located at 44 Lebrun Avenue.

• Architectural review for exterior reconstruction at 44 Lebrun Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on hiring EMTs and paramedics, approve various license renewals, and authorize multiple payments including health premiums, technology services, and a fire alarm panel. They will also consider commercial tax settlements and resolutions for paving restoration agreements with the Suffolk County Water Authority.

• Approve EMT/paramedic hires at $23.00/hr and $30.50/hr starting June 1
• Pay $50,510.00 to NYS Municipal Workers Comp Alliance
• Pay $4,160.00 to Richard Security Inc. for new fire alarm panel
• Approve commercial tax settlements: $30,000 (173-189 Merrick Rd.), $6,000 (195 Ketcham Ave.), $2,000 (564 Broadway)
• Authorize paving restoration agreements for Hildreth Court and Grand Central Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven applications, including renewals of special exceptions and requests for area and use variances. The most consequential item is a proposal for a 14-unit multiple-family dwelling at 550 Broadway, which requires a use variance and several area variances. Other items include fence height, garage size, two-family dwelling, outdoor storage, and a new single-family home.

• 14-unit multiple-family dwelling at 550 Broadway (MR Property Builders LLC) — use variance and area variances for setbacks and buffer
• New 1-family dwelling at 21 Norman Avenue (Nicole Herman) — 5 variances for setbacks, lot frontage, and lot area
• Garage addition at 18 Riverleigh Place (Ernie Caramanico) — variances to increase accessory structure area to 1,425 sq ft and height to 18 ft
• Renewal of special exception for non-owner-occupied two-family dwelling at 69 County Line Road (Christopher Pearson)
• Renewal of special exception for outdoor storage at 247-249 Broadway (Christopher Pearson)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider approving a series of payments, including health insurance, audit, and parking meter costs, and will hold public hearings on new fees and parking requirement changes. They will also vote on re-levying unpaid property clean-up charges and consider requests for community events.

• Pay $241,172.29 for NYS Employee Health Insurance
• Pay $27,500.00 for FYE 2023 Audit to Nawrocki Smith LLP
• Pay $27,281.00 for Parking Meters to Devo & Associates, LLC
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 2 to establish administrative processing fee for licenses/permits
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 3 to amend off-street parking requirements in TO and PR districts

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2024, to consider three applications: a facade revision for a Broadway property, a new one-family dwelling on Willis Avenue, and signage for Stream Auto Outlet on Sunrise Highway. All are requests for architectural review and approval under the Village Code.

• Revision to Minesh Patel's application for 250-256 Broadway (facade renovation, B-1 Business District)
• Richard Rauff: new one-family dwelling at 17 Willis Avenue (Residential B District)
• Gustavo Ruiz for Stream Auto Outlet: one wall sign and one monument sign at 189 Sunrise Hwy (B-2 Business District)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on several financial items, including a $124,418.70 agreement to convert the County Line Road ballfield infield to turf, commercial tax settlements totaling $76,000, and payments for health insurance and other services. They will also consider numerous new and renewed licenses for landscapers, tow trucks, and other businesses, and set a public hearing for May 13 on re-levying unpaid property clean-up charges.

• Approve $124,418.70 agreement with LandTek for turf at County Line Road ballfield
• Approve commercial tax settlements: 106 Merrick Rd ($45,000), 158 Merrick Rd ($20,000), 38 Birch Ave ($5,500), 11 Broadway ($3,500), 49 Sprague Ave ($2,000)
• Approve payments: $238,701.91 for NYS health insurance, $23,950 for DRI Façade program, $16,000 for accounting services
• Approve new landscaper licenses for JCG1, Diamond Property Solutions, Libardi & Son, CAC Landscape, EAC Landscaping
• Set public hearing for May 13 on re-levying unpaid property clean-up charges from 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on nine applications, including requests for variances to build fences, decks, and a porch, and to renovate a home, as well as renewals of special exceptions for two-family dwellings and outdoor storage. The board will also continue a previously tabled application for outdoor vehicle storage at 321 Broadway.

• Variance for 6-foot vinyl fence at 223 South Bayview Avenue
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 18.5 feet for deck at 45 Gaylore Drive West
• Variances to reduce setback to 12.53 feet and increase height to 35 feet at 44 Lebrun Avenue
• Variance for porch at 133 Richmond Avenue reducing setbacks to 28 and 27.5 feet
• Renewal of special exception for two-family dwelling at 38 Lake Street and 75 Oak Street

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on routine administrative items, including appointing a part-time paramedic supervisor, approving a slate of payments, and issuing various licenses. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appoint LynMarie Taormina as Part-Time Paramedic Supervisor at $29.00/hour, effective April 8, 2024, with residency waiver
• Approve voucher abstract from March 21 to April 3, 2024
• Pay Aflac monthly premiums of $2,710.98
• Authorize license agreement with Amityville Public Library for staging/storage at O'Connor Parking Field
• Pay Total Technology Solutions $3,074.16 for PD computers and All American Awards $9,233.50 for 14 fire uniforms

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees is holding its annual organizational meeting to approve standing and temporary committee appointments, mayoral appointments for village officials, and a series of routine resolutions. These resolutions cover mileage reimbursement, training authorizations, meeting dates, banking designations, and the official newspaper. The board is also reviewing and adopting the village's procurement policy and code of ethics distribution.

• Appoints village attorney Bruce Kennedy, prosecutor Ryan McKeon, and assessor Thomas Donato for 1-year terms
• Designates J.P. Morgan Chase, M&T Bank, NYCLASS, and Flushing Bank as depositories with $10 million limits
• Sets 2024-25 meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 PM, with special bill-paying meetings in July and August
• Approves IRS-rate mileage reimbursement for village officers and employees
• Adopts list of approved training providers for Planning Board and Zoning Board members

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications for architectural review and approval. The first is for a new one-family dwelling at 81 Central Ave, and the second is for first and second floor additions at 146 Riverside Avenue.

• Architectural review for new one-family dwelling at 81 Central Ave (SCTM #101-11-8-23)
• Architectural review for first and second floor additions at 146 Riverside Avenue (SCTM #101-12-3-15)
• Public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM in Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider approving a local law to modify metered parking requirements and parking zones, following a public hearing. The board will also vote on several appointments, including a new Public Works laborer and a Paramedic Supervisor, and approve a series of payments to vendors and for services.

• Public hearing and vote on Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2024 to modify metered parking requirements and parking zones
• Appoint Tyler Vanmanen as DPW Laborer at $39,764.50; appoint Cassidy Curtin as Paramedic Supervisor at $33.00/hour
• Approve payments: $4,166.80 and $5,130.00 to Total Technology Solutions; $4,013.15 to ProClaim; $5,411.44 to CSEA; $3,900.00 and $3,075.00 to Total Technology Solutions; $3,500.00 to All Traffic Solutions; $7,561.84 to R.W. Truck Equipment
• Approve police training requests for firearms, domestic violence, and Glock instructor workshops
• Approve use of Louden Ave. ballfield and County Line Rd. 'B' field by Amityville Little League; approve shredding event at 9/11 Park on April 27

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three applications at its March 21, 2024 meeting. One is a renewal request for a previously approved special exception for a parent-child residence at 127 Ocean Avenue. The board will also continue two applications from prior meetings: a two-variance request for an addition at 61 Shore Road and a special exception for outdoor vehicle storage at 321 Broadway.

• Renewal of special exception for parent-child residence at 127 Ocean Avenue (Maurice Baranes)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 12 to 9 feet at 61 Shore Road (Andrew Braum)
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 to 15.3 feet at 61 Shore Road (Andrew Braum)
• Special exception for outdoor vehicle storage at 321 Broadway (Jared Stein for 321B, LLC)
• Two applications continued from prior meetings (Jan. 18 and Feb. 15, 2024)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider resolutions related to the Jumpstart Suffolk project, including designating the board as lead agency, adopting a negative declaration, and accepting county funding for Triangle Park and Greene Avenue Plaza. The board will also call a public hearing on a local law to modify metered parking requirements and parking zones. Additionally, the agenda includes numerous license renewals, storage permits, and various payment approvals.

• Resolution to accept Suffolk County funding for Jumpstart Suffolk project (Triangle Park and Greene Avenue Plaza)
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 1 of 2024 to modify metered parking requirements and parking zones
• Payments: $241,119.94 for NYS employee health insurance, $26,500.00 to Nawrocki Smith LLP for audit, $7,987.06 to Sprague for gas
• Hire Millennium Strategies for grant consulting at $4,800.00 annual fee plus $150.00 hourly
• Request to use beach volleyball courts for youth/adult league (June 1–Sept 30, 2024)

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 7, 2024, to consider three applications: a continuation for a façade renovation and wall signs at Amityville Music Hall, a continuation for a second-story addition at 85 South Ketcham Avenue, and a new application for revised façade plans at 250-256 Broadway. All are architectural reviews under the Village Code.

• Amityville Music Hall, 198 Broadway: façade renovation and 2 wall signs
• 85 South Ketcham Avenue: front extension and full second story addition
• 250-256 Broadway: revised façade renovation plans
• Public hearing at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, 6:00 PM

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will consider a resolution calling for an increase in AIM funding, approve various licenses (landscaper, automotive, cabaret, etc.), and review requests for park use, payments, and police department actions including surplusing firearms and a budget modification.

• Resolution 24-02-26-01 calling for an Increase in AIM Funding
• Request to surplus 14 firearms (list of models/serial numbers)
• Request to pay ProClaim Inc. $4,727.72 for January deposits and Medicare claims
• Request to pay Total Technology Solutions $8,813.85 for VH monthly billing (Jan-Feb)
• Request from Amityville Police Department to hold Battle of the Badges softball game at James A. Caples Park on June 14, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four new applications and one continued application. Items include renewals of special exceptions for two-family dwellings, a special exception for outdoor vehicle storage, and multiple variance requests for residential construction and an addition.

• Renewal of special exception for two-family dwelling at 70 Oak Street (John and Philip Allstadt)
• Renewal of special exception for two-family dwelling at 123 Norman Avenue (Yvette Carman for Mary Howard)
• Special exception for outdoor vehicle storage at 321 Broadway (Jared Stein for 321B, LLC)
• Four variances for new home at 81 Central Avenue, including height increase to 36 ft 11 in (John Cutillo)
• Seven variances for addition at 146 Riverside Avenue, including lot coverage to 24.75% (Margarita Niemi, continued)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several administrative requests, including personnel changes for the fire department and various license renewals. The meeting includes discussions on budget modifications for public works and several large vendor payments for insurance, legal services, and police equipment.

• Resolution to authorize a $500,000 ARPA agreement with the Town of Babylon for an ambulance, field returfing, and AEDs
• Payment of $249,752.24 for NYS Employee Health Insurance
• Payment of $50,510.00 for N.Y.S. Municipal Worker’s Comp
• Police Department requests for $36,414.15 for pistols and $23,128.00 for sights and flashlights
• Budget modification to increase Traffic Control/Traffic Lights funding by $30,000.00

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application for architectural review and approval of a front extension and full second story addition at 85 South Ketcham Avenue. The property is in a BB Residence District, and the application is submitted by Victor Acevedo/Bozzetto AE.

• Architectural review for front extension and second story addition
• Property: 85 South Ketcham Avenue, west side, 941 feet south of Merrick Road
• Application under Section 24-6 A. (1) (h) of Village Code
• Public hearing at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, 6:00 PM

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider a local law to grant a tax exemption for historic properties, potentially encouraging rehabilitation. The board will also vote on numerous licenses, payments, and budget adjustments, including a $251,830.58 health insurance payment and a $35,550.00 stretcher chair for the fire department.

• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 13 of 2023 to grant tax exemption for historic properties
• Pay $251,830.58 to NYS Employee Health Ins. for health benefits
• Pay $35,550.00 to Stryker Medical for stretcher chair and power cot
• Pay $18,541.00 to Nelson & Pope for bike path design/bid assistance
• Budget modification: decrease Contractual/Legal Services by $51,000, increase Leases/Rentals/Contracts by $51,000

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three applications regarding property uses and building dimensions. These include a request for a special exception for a two-family dwelling and multiple variances for proposed home additions.

• Special exception renewal for non-owner occupied two-family dwelling at 161 County Line Road
• Four variances for a proposed addition at 61 Shore Road involving lot coverage and setbacks
• Seven variances for a proposed addition at 146 Riverside Avenue involving lot coverage and setbacks

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review various municipal actions, including personnel hires and salary adjustments. The meeting also includes the approval of multiple business licenses and several departmental payment requests.

• Proposed salary increase for jail matrons and court officers to $25.00 per hour
• Hiring of Alyssa Kloss as EMT at $21.50 per hour
• Payment of $2,639.75 to Aflac for policy premiums
• Payment of $5,137.61 to Global Montello Group Corp. for 1,600 gallons of diesel
• Multiple license renewals for landscaping, towing, and trailer storage

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications: an architectural review for a first-floor addition and interior alteration at 253 Richmond Avenue, and a facade renovation plus two wall signs for Amityville Music Hall at 198 Broadway. Both are requests for approval under the Village Code.

• Architectural review for first floor addition and interior alteration at 253 Richmond Avenue (SCTM #101-11-13-30)
• Facade renovation for Amityville Music Hall at 198 Broadway (SCTM #101-5-2-12)
• Installation of 2 wall signs at 198 Broadway