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Mineola public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review setback request for 101 Brown Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a new single-family dwelling. The board will also address any reserved decisions from previous meetings.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 bills and payroll in Resolution 336-25

The Mineola Village Board adopted Resolution 336‑25 to approve the village's bills and payroll for 2025. Several procedural motions were considered, including entering and exiting executive session and closing the work and public meetings; vote tallies were not recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Board approves $34,490.31 service award to volunteer firefighter Robert Olds

The Mineola Village Board will approve the minutes from the November meetings and a devotional procession request from Corpus Christi Church. It will also authorize a one‑time $34,490.31 service award for volunteer firefighter Robert Olds and contract security services for Mineola Memorial Park in December. Additional actions include installing new traffic signs at 49 Windsor Avenue and 101 Searing Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $62,886.15 change order for Well No. 4 PTAS treatment

The Mineola Village Board approved a series of routine and special actions. It authorized a change order moving $62,886.15 to the Plumbing Contract for repairs to the Packed Tower Aeration System at Well No. 4, and approved a second change order costing $51,329.00 for the same system. Other approvals included a fire service award payout of $34,490.31, a security contract for Mineola Memorial Park, signage installations, a church procession permit, and the adoption of the November meeting minutes.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board holds public hearings on three residential and commercial projects

The Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding special use permits for a restaurant and two apartment developments. The board will also consider a service contract amendment for HVAC maintenance and a one-time payout for a volunteer fireman.

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✓ Decided: Board grants special use permit for 202 Jericho Turnpike addition

The Mineola Board of Trustees approved a special use permit for Diwakar Ranjan to build a two‑story rear addition at 202 Jericho Turnpike, including a $6,000 contribution to the Village Parking Trust Fund and architectural approval, subject to several conditions. The minutes do not list the vote tallies for these approvals. The board also received an application for a restaurant at 124 Old Country Road, but no final decision was recorded.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Board authorizes $47,000 amendment for 2025 roadway improvements contract

The Mineola Village Board will approve several routine items, including designating March 18, 2026 as the village election day. It will also approve community use requests for Wilson Park and the Village Hall, a fire service award payment, and multiple public‑works contracts and engineering services.

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✓ Decided: Village Board sets March 18, 2026 as election day and approves multiple contracts

The Board unanimously approved the village’s payroll and October meeting minutes, designated March 18, 2026 as the next village election day, and granted use of Wilson Park and the Village Hall Community Center to local groups. It also approved fire department service award payments, a tree‑planting contract with Louis Barbato Landscaping, and engineering contracts for a sanitation garage repair and a roadway improvement amendment.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board will hear a variance request for a single‑family home at 24 Kenilworth Rd

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola. The hearing concerns Application #25‑BZA‑0013 submitted by Dennis Marti for a proposed single‑family dwelling with an attached garage at 24 Kenilworth Road. The proposal seeks variances from the zoning code, including reduced front yard setback (23‑5 ft vs 25 ft required), reduced lot width (43 ft vs 50 ft required), reduced lot area (3,870 sf vs 5,000 sf required), and reduced side yard setback (3.8 ft vs 6 ft required). It also requests additional gross floor area (2,378 sf vs 1,935 sf permitted).

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hearing on a golf simulator facility with no parking proposed

The Mineola Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider application 25‑BZA‑0014 submitted by Mark Roder for a new golf‑simulator facility at 360 Jericho Turnpike. The proposal requires 16 parking spaces under Chapter 550, but the applicant has proposed zero parking spaces. The board may also act on any reserved decisions from prior meetings. Plans are available for review at the Building Department during office hours.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Board approves $551,956.72 transfer to pay down fire department bond debt

The Mineola Village Board adopted the Justice Court audit report and the Village financial statements audit for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025. It approved a $551,956.72 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund to reduce debt on the Mineola Fire Department Headquarters Serial Bonds 2021 – Series A. The Board also authorized community‑center use for the Mineola Athletic Association’s winter soccer program and the County Seat Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Breakfast, and approved service‑award payments to two volunteer firefighters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $551,956.72 fund transfer for fire department bond debt

The Mineola Village Board approved its regular bills and payroll and adopted two audit reports for the fiscal year ending May 31 2025. It authorized a $551,956.72 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund to pay down the Mineola Fire Department Headquarters Serial Bonds. The Board also approved community‑center use for local groups, a health‑benefit buyback for three employees, a $56,366.54 service award to volunteer fireman James Sherry, a $720 monthly award to volunteer firefighter William Symington, and awarded the Memorial Park drainage contract to Valente Contracting Corp. for $135,000.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to hold hearings on apartment projects and special use permits

The Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding four special use permits for residential and commercial developments. The board will also consider contracts for Village Hall repairs and road improvement engineering services.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two special use permits for health and fitness facilities

The Board continued the open hearing for Eden Blue LLC at 110 Willis Avenue to November 12, 2025. It approved a Special Use Permit for Ryan Oommen to operate a physical therapy office at 144 Second Street. It also approved a Special Use Permit for Joshua Jefferson to operate a fitness studio/gym at 465 Jericho Turnpike.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: MINEOLA MS4 STORM SEWERS (Violation Identified)
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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to approve HVAC replacements and a church procession

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to approve bills, payroll, and previous meeting minutes. The board will consider requests for street usage and several HVAC service contracts and equipment replacements.

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✓ Decided: Board approved HVAC unit replacements and extended service contract

The Mineola Village Board approved its regular bills and payroll and adopted the September meeting minutes. It granted Corpus Christi Church permission for a devotional procession on October 13. The Board also extended the 2023 HVAC service contract with Five Star Mechanical and approved new HVAC equipment: a rooftop unit at the Community Center for $14,550 and nine PTAC units at Village Hall for $18,525.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider two medical office applications on East Jericho Turnpike

The Mineola Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2025 to consider two applications submitted by Dona Wu to establish medical office/exam rooms at 85 and 89 East Jericho Turnpike. Each application references the village zoning code’s parking requirements, which call for 16 parking stalls; the proposals provide only four stalls. The board may also act on any reserved decisions from prior meetings.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board awards $1.1 million road improvements contract

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to approve several public works contracts and facility use requests. Key decisions include awarding a road improvement contract and purchasing water meters. The board will also review engineering services for a project on Willis Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $1.146M road contract and multiple community projects

The Mineola Board unanimously approved its regular payroll and bills, granted use of the Village Hall Community Center to the Junior Fire Department and the Police Activity League, hired a Clerk Typist for Justice Court at $50,000 annually, and authorized the purchase of water meters for $39,250.60. It also awarded the 2025 Road Improvements Contract to United Paving Corp. for $1,146,071, installed a handicap‑reserved parking space at 37 Westbury Avenue, and disposed of a 2002 GEM electric car. All motions to close the work and public sessions were also approved.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to consider a 204-unit residential building at 110 Willis Avenue

The Mineola Village Board will hold a public hearing on several special‑use permit applications, including a six‑story, 204‑unit residential project at 110 Willis Avenue. Other permits seek a martial arts studio at 172‑174 Herricks Road and medical offices at 85 and 89 East Jericho Turnpike. In the work session, the board will consider change orders for the PTAS Well #1 Phase II contract totaling $36,414.41 and $13,181.65, and a handicap‑reserved parking space at 116 Roslyn Road.

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✓ Decided: Village Board grants special use permits for medical office at 85 & 89 East Jericho Turnpike

The Board of Trustees approved special use permits for applicant Dona Wu to establish a medical office spanning 85 and 89 East Jericho Turnpike in the B‑1 district. The permits were granted subject to conditions on parking, licensing, and traffic‑flow oversight. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. Vote tallies were not recorded in the minutes.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village board approves bills, facility use, and sewer repairs

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees will convene a work session to approve bills and payroll, confirm minutes, and act on several facility-use requests and personnel matters. The board will also discuss budget transfers, vehicle disposal, and authorize emergency sewer repairs and engineering services for water and sewer projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $325,000 engineering contract for Community Center renovations

The Mineola Village Board approved a series of resolutions, including a $325,000 engineering services contract for Community Center renovations and a $23,375 emergency sewer repair on Jackson Avenue. Additional approvals covered a $39,886.50 PFAS treatment change order, the appointment of a new Zoning Board member, and the creation of two handicap‑reserved parking spaces. The Board also authorized budget transfers for the Fire Department and hired staff for the Clerk’s Office and Parking Meter Division.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Mineola Board considers over $1.7 million in budget transfers and infrastructure repairs

The Village Board of Trustees is reviewing year-end budget transfers for the General, Library, and Water funds. The meeting includes proposals for several engineering projects and multiple change orders for water well treatment facilities.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves payroll, budget transfers, and multiple service contracts

The Board adopted the payroll and bill payments for the village. It approved the July meeting minutes, authorized staff to attend a NYCOM training, and allowed advance deposits for the Façade Improvement Program. Engineering and architectural service contracts for fire department, historical society, and MVAC projects were approved, as was the use of village roads for the High School Homecoming Parade. The Board also approved employee health‑benefit buybacks and a $1,533,354.71 year‑end General Fund transfer.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to hold hearings on music school and 204-unit residential building

The Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding two special use permits for properties on Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue. The board will also consider approvals for bills, payroll, and a community event.

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✓ Decided: Board grants music school permit and declares lead agency for new housing project

The Board approved a Special Use Permit for XC Engineering to operate a music school at 259 Mineola Boulevard. It also declared the Board the lead agency for the environmental review of Eden Blue LLC’s six‑story, 204‑unit residential project at 110 Willis Avenue. Additional actions included approving bills and payroll, authorizing a movie night in Memorial Park Amphitheater, and confirming fire department recommended memberships.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: MINEOLA MS4 STORM SEWERS (Violation Identified)
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Wed Jul 2, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board considers water meter purchase and security for Harrison Avenue Garage

The Board of Trustees is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts, including water meter upgrades and security services. The meeting also covers budget adjustments for the pool fund and grant authorization for LED street lighting.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved $86,620 water meter purchase and multiple budget actions

The Board approved a $86,620 purchase of 212 new water meters and 100 wall radios. It also authorized a $25,000 LED street‑light grant with NYSDOT, approved $51,292.57 in pool‑fund budget transfers, and hired a sanitation laborer at $18 per hour. Additional actions included authorizing security services for the Harrison Avenue Parking Garage and accepting two employee resignations with small separation payouts.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review pickleball gym and residential addition

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two applications for zoning variances. The board will consider requests for reduced setbacks and parking requirements.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Mineola Board to hold hearings on special use permits and cable franchise

The Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding two special use permits and a cable television franchise agreement. The board will also consider a $25,000 grant for train station lighting and the purchase of peroxide for water treatment.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorized renewal of Cablevision cable franchise

The Board adopted Resolution 171-25 to renew the village's cable franchise agreement with Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation. It also granted a Special Use Permit for an indoor pickleball gym with a juice bar at 165 East Second Street, subject to conditions (Resolution 173-25). A Special Use Permit for an acupuncture office at 331 Willis Avenue was considered, but the minutes do not record a final decision. No members of the public spoke during the hearings.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to authorize mold clean-up and street fair

The Village Board of Trustees will review bills, payroll, and personnel matters. The board is deciding on a street fair request and specific signage and maintenance projects.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approved the Mineola Street Fair for Oct. 5, 2025

The Board adopted resolutions to approve bills and payroll, ratify prior meeting minutes, and authorize the Mineola Street Fair on October 5, 2025. It also approved the posting of a Laborer position, installation of two stop signs on Coolidge Avenue, emergency mold cleanup of the Sanitation Garage, removal of a handicap‑reserved parking sign at 33 Berkley Road, and the transfer of Laborer Jalen Bobo to the Sanitation Division. The work session and public meeting were each formally closed by motion.

Thu May 29, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review music school and new two-family home applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two applications requesting variances from zoning regulations. The board will consider a proposed music school and the construction of a new residential dwelling.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to authorize security services for pools and parks

The Village Board of Trustees will consider authorizing security services for the John S. DaVanzo Pool, Wilson Park, and Memorial Park. The board will also review permits for an ice cream truck and training for the Justice Court Clerk.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village of Mineola considers security contract for pools and parks

The Board of Trustees will review a proposal for hourly security services at the John S. DaVanzo Pool, Wilson Park, and Memorial Park. The meeting also includes authorizations for a vendor permit and staff training.

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✓ Decided: Village Board unanimously approved security contract for pool and parks

The Mineola Village Board approved eight resolutions during the work session. Highlights include authorizing Titan Secure as the lowest‑bidder to provide hourly security for the John S. DaVanzo Community Pool, Wilson Park and Memorial Park, and granting a seasonal ice‑cream truck permit to Craig Zoly. The board also approved payroll, adopted workday standards for officials, and settled payments for a 2024‑2025 tax certiorari case. All votes were unanimous.

Wed May 14, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Mineola Board considers tax exemptions and zoning changes

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on a local law regarding tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and an amendment to zoning regulations concerning gross floor area. The meeting also includes a request for a catering truck permit.

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✓ Decided: Board granted special use permit for residential conversion at 176 Jericho Turnpike

The Village Board adopted a new local law repealing Chapter 470 to update the volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax exemption and adopted a zoning amendment creating a Gross Floor Area schedule. It approved routine items including bills and payroll, a catering truck permit, removal of a handicap parking sign, and a $1.00/hour wage increase for a pool employee. Finally, the Board granted a special use permit to convert retail space at 176 Jericho Turnpike into residential units and approved a $26,000 contribution to the Village Parking Trust Fund.

Wed May 7, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to review PFAS treatment changes and pool equipment purchase

The Board of Trustees will discuss infrastructure updates, including HVAC work at the Mineola Memorial Library and PFAS treatment at Well #1. The meeting also covers requests for street and facility use and a credit card processor for the Harrison Garage.

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✓ Decided: Board approved emergency $64K pool gutter purchase and several staffing, contract actions

The Mineola Village Board approved a series of resolutions, including an emergency purchase of gutter grates for the community pool, change orders for PFAS treatment at Well #1, and an intermunicipal agreement for HVAC work at the library. It also authorized payroll, seasonal recreation staffing, and new job postings for the Justice Court and Public Works. All actions were approved unanimously by the five trustees.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Board to hear three special use permits, consider $875,000 water treatment

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on three special use permit applications: one to expand a veterinary hospital at 132 Jericho Turnpike, and two by Michael Stambolis to convert retail space into residential apartments at 143 and 176 Jericho Turnpike. Following the hearing, the board will hold an organizational meeting and a work session to approve bills and payroll, and consider authorizing $875,000 from the Water Fund for PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane treatment at Well #6.

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✓ Decided: Village Board grants special use permit for veterinary hospital expansion

The Board approved a Special Use Permit for Gary Dattner to expand the existing veterinary hospital at 132 Jericho Turnpike. It also declared Michael Stambolis' special use applications for 143 and 176 Jericho Turnpike as pending actions. Finally, the Board confirmed the Mayor’s appointments of village officials. No public comments were made on the Dattner application.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Public hearing on 2025/2026 budget; Wilson Park rehab, sewer repairs up for vote

The Village Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM to consider final adoption of the tentative 2025/2026 budget. Following the hearing, a work session includes approval of bills, parade permits, fire department membership, and multiple public works contracts, notably a $1.09 million Wilson Park rehabilitation and emergency sewer and water line repairs.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted the 2025‑2026 Village budget

The Mineola Board of Trustees adopted the Homestead Adjusted Base Proportions for the 2025/2026 tax year and approved the 2025/2026 Village budget. The Board also adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration for DP Builders’ 62‑unit mixed‑use project at 101‑109 Main Street and approved the applicant’s Special Use Permit for that development. All motions were voted on and passed.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: MINEOLA MS4 STORM SEWERS (Violation Identified)
Wed Apr 2, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to discuss FY 2025/2026 budget and authorize infrastructure contracts

The Board of Trustees will discuss the FY 2025/2026 budget and review several public works contracts. The meeting includes approvals for various community events and parades. The board will also authorize engineering services for roadway improvements and water/sewer evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $100,800 change order for Well #1 Phase 1 water‑treatment project

The Mineola Village Board approved several community event requests, authorized engineering and construction contracts, and adopted a $100,800 change order to repair Well #1 Phase 1. A budget work session highlighted the FY 2025/26 tentative budget and announced a public hearing for April 9. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board considers water tank inspections and roadway contract amendments

The Village Board of Trustees will review expenditures for water system maintenance and roadway inspection services. The board is also deciding on a new handicap parking space and a school district's use of the community pool.

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✓ Decided: Village authorizes purchase of 30 water meters for $9,870

The Board adopted several resolutions covering a school‑district pool use request, fire department membership, employee health‑benefit buy‑back, sanitary inspection services, water‑meter purchase, a roadway‑inspection contract amendment, and a handicap‑reserved parking space. Each resolution was motioned, seconded, and voted on, but the minutes do not list the vote tallies or indicate whether each motion passed. The Board also voted to adjourn the public meeting.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Public hearing on tax levy override and 5-story mixed-use development at 101-109 Main St.

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to exceed the property tax levy limit set by state law. Also on the agenda is a special permit application from DP Builders, Inc. to construct a five-story mixed-use residential building with two levels of below-grade parking at 101-109 Main Street, within the Historic Overlay District. A work session may follow if needed.

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✓ Decided: Village board adopts tax levy override law; continues Main St. hearing

The Mineola Village Board adopted a local law authorizing a property tax levy exceeding the state cap, with no public speakers at the hearing. The board also declared the DP Builders special permit application for a five-story mixed-use building at 101-109 Main Street as an unlisted action under SEQRA and continued the public hearing to April 9, 2025. All votes were unanimous, though the minutes do not specify individual tallies.

Wed Mar 5, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to vote on purchase of new parking meter kiosks for $17,586

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session and public meeting to consider approving bills and payroll, minutes from prior meetings, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing the purchase of two solar-powered parking meter kiosks from a Sourcewell contract, approving engineering services for a 2025 pavement evaluation, and approving budget transfers and annual lump sum payouts for volunteer firemen. The board will also decide on event requests from the Mineola Portuguese Center and the Evening Star Quilters.

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✓ Decided: Mineola board approves bills, hires laborer, buys parking kiosks

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees approved routine items including bills, payroll, and prior meeting minutes. They also approved a carnival permit for the Mineola Portuguese Center, monthly meetings for the Evening Star Quilters, a new laborer hire, fire department budget transfers, volunteer firefighter payouts, two new parking meter kiosks, and engineering services for a pavement evaluation. All resolutions passed unanimously.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review veterinary hospital expansion and multi-unit project

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests. These include proposals for building expansions, fence height adjustments, and residential development setbacks.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Mineola Board considers special permits for cooking school and new restaurant

The Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding two special use permits for businesses and a proposed local law concerning commercial parking during snowfall. The board will also review contracts for fireworks and community center usage.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two special use permits for cooking school and restaurant

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees granted two special use permits: one to Mineola Metro LLC for a cooking school (The Cooks Studio) at 199 Second Street, and one to Michael E. Mallia for a restaurant/carry-out food establishment at 133 Mineola Boulevard. Both approvals were subject to conditions regarding waste disposal, deliveries, and noise. The board also adopted a local law amending parking regulations during and after snowfall, and approved several administrative items including a fireworks contract and a farmers market request.

Wed Feb 5, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Mineola board to consider $35,850 in change orders for water treatment systems

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session and public meeting. They are expected to approve bills, minutes, and numerous resolutions including water treatment change orders, a holiday lights contract, and tow car license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Village board approves 2025 tow licenses, hires staff, renews waste contract

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees approved a series of routine administrative and operational resolutions at its February 5, 2025 meeting. Actions included approving 15 tow car licenses, hiring a laborer and a Zoning Board secretary, authorizing several water treatment change orders, and renewing a five-year solid waste disposal contract with Omni Recycling. The board also approved a $135,000 tax certiorari settlement and various equipment purchases.

Thu Jan 23, 2025

Zoning Board

Public hearing on 5-story apartment building with parking variances at 405-425 First Street

The Mineola Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications. The most significant is Richlee Court Associates' proposal for a 5-story, 57-foot building at 405-425 First Street, requiring variances for rear yard setback, height, unit size, parking ratio, and parking space dimensions. Also up for discussion are a new single-family home at 39 Crandall Drive and a ground sign at 54 Willis Avenue. The board may also act on reserved decisions from previous meetings.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Trustees to vote on $5,000/month event contract and $118K ejector station change

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session and public meeting to consider several resolutions, including approval of a $5,000-per-month contract with LiPopUp for event planning, a $118,161.59 change order for the Crandall Drive Ejector Station emergency system, and a St. Patrick's Day Parade Block Party. Other items include approving volunteer firefighter LOSAP points, authorizing a merchant services provider, and granting room use to the American Legion.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $5K/month event planning contract with LiPopUp

The Mineola Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved all resolutions at its January 22, 2025 meeting, including a one-year contract with LiPopUp for event planning at $5,000 per month, a $118,161.59 change order for the Crandall Drive ejector station generator, and the hiring of Nicole Gray as Court Clerk at $49,000 annually. The board also approved the transfer of Concetta Ribeiro to Court Clerk at $55,000, authorized posting a Laborer position, and approved the 2024 firefighter LOSAP points list. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Village Board of Trustees

Village Board to vote on $641,300 carbon media purchase for water treatment

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session followed by a public meeting to consider approving bills, payroll, meeting minutes, and several public works contracts, including a $641,300 purchase of activated carbon media for water treatment and a $50,745 street lighting contract. The board will also authorize engineering services for water and sewer availability reviews at multiple properties and other infrastructure projects, and approve a monthly service award payment to a volunteer firefighter.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $641,300 carbon media contract for water treatment

The Mineola Village Board approved all 16 resolutions on the agenda, including a $641,300 contract for carbon media and several engineering service authorizations. The board also accepted resignations, approved a promotion, and authorized various purchases and payments.