Page 466 September 11, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Acting Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin and Fire Chief Michael Lapkowski.

The Board discussed the Fire Department Ambulance Service without taking any action.

On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board voted to authorize Mayor Bossart to certify the 2008 Justice Court Assistance Program Grant Application.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Page 465 September 3, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Acting Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Deputy Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Steve Kritsas and Superintendent of Public Works Harry L. Weed.

On motion by Trustee Karamouzis, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Page 464 August 20, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: Trustee Andrew P. Karamouzis, who was excused.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss the hiring of a particular individual.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board returned to public session, and the meeting was recessed at 12:35 p.m.

The public briefing session reconvened at 1:04 p.m., and on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board convened in executive session to discuss the hiring of a particular individual and litigation matters concerning Avalon Bay and Chase Partners.

On motion by Trustee Mulry, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to retain the firm of Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP to represent the Village in regard to Avalon Bay.

At 3:15 p.m., on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the executive session and return to public session to discuss the minutes of the July 3, 2008 Briefing Session, without taking any action.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

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August 8, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr.

On motion by Trustee Karamouzis, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss the hiring of a particular individual.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board returned to public session, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Page 462 August 7, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis and Charles R. Joyce.

ABSENT: Trustee David A. Krasula, who was excused.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr.

On motion by Trustee Karamouzis, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss the hiring of a particular individual.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board voted to return to public session.

On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

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August 4, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the evening of the above date in the Village Hall. Mayor Bossart opened the session at 8:15 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Acting Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Deputy Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Police Commissioner John P. McKeon, Superintendent of Buildings Daniel V. Casella, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Anthony T. Brunetta, Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Monica Farrell Derr.

ATTENDANCE: Approximately 75 people.

Mayor Bossart asked the dancers from Leggz Ltd. Dance Studio to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Bossart announced that the Post Office will issue a new “Art of Disney: Imagination” stamp on August 7^th. The dancers from Leggz have been invited to perform at Disneyworld for the past fifteen years. They are the only dance troupe in New York State have been invited back so many times. Mayor Bossart presented certificates to Joan MacNaughton and her students and thanked them for being young ambassadors for the Village: Gianina Alagia, Adrian Antoine, Cassie Antoine, Elyssa Auerfeld, Chelsea Banks, Sydney Banks, Sam Carrell, Erin Croutier, Kendall Croutier, Julian Donahue, Brittany Evans, Alexa Ford, Jordana Gomez, Emily Korf, Marina Kotzavekiaris, Rose Lernihan, Emily Mara, Tara McElroy, Kelsey McKenna, Gabrielle Montefusco, Emma Pastori, Lucia Petruccelli, Rachel Piscazzi, Kristen Reynolds, Lori Reynolds, Ashley Schmidt, Olivia Schutz, Sydney Slater, Dominique Spitzer, Melanye Stromberg, Jenna Talesnick, Kimberly Torres, Mallory Vega, Gabrielle Ward, Suriya Wilkins, Caroline Willi, Heather Zammit, Aisha Zamor.

Mayor Bossart appointed Daniel V. Casella as Superintendent of Buildings to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Board of Trustees as of July 7, 2008 (this appointment inadvertently had been omitted from the Organization Meeting agenda).

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, said appointment was approved.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution to publish a Legal Notice to hold a Public Hearing for RVC Bill #9A-08 relating to the Definition of Family. Mayor Bossart and Trustees Mulry, Karamouzis, Joyce and Krasula voted aye.

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R E S O L U T I O N

RVC 9A-08. A local law, to amend the definition of "family" with respect to the Village zoning regulations

WHEREAS, the Village proposes to adopt legislation to amend the definition of "family" for zoning purposes, and to enhance the ability of the Village to enforce its zoning regulations with respect to occupancy of one and two family homes; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing is required for the adoption of a local law to accomplish such goal, and a legal notice is required to announce the subject, time and place of the public hearing,

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village Administrator shall cause a legal notice to be published in the next available edition of the official paper of the Village of Rockville Centre (the Rockville Centre Herald) to announce that a public hearing will commence with respect to this proposed legislation (Bill RVC 9A-08) on September 22, 2008, at 8:15 pm., and shall give such other notice of hearing as may be required by law.

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On motion by Trustee Mulry, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a SEQRA Resolution for RVC Bill #9A-08. Mayor Bossart and Trustees Mulry, Karamouzis, Joyce and Krasula voted aye.

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Determination Pursuant to New York State

Environmental Quality Review Act

RVC 9A-08. A local law, to amend the definition of "family" with respect to the Village zoning regulations.

WHEREAS, the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation as contained in 6 NYCRR Part 617 require review of the possible environmental consequences of various actions under consideration by the Board of Trustees, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering the adoption of legislation designated Bill RVC 9A-08, to amend the Village Code with respect to the definition of a single family for zoning purposes, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has considered the nature of the proposed action,

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby finds and concludes that

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the proposed adoption of Bill RVC 9A-08 is an Unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its regulations;

the Board is the lead agency with respect to environmental review of each of these proposed actions;

the Board has considered the following factors in respect to its review of the environmental impacts of the proposed actions:

i. whether the proposed action would result in any substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels, nor any substantial increase in solid waste production, nor create a substantial increase in the potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems;

ii. whether the proposed action would result in the removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna, substantial interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, impacts on a significant habitat area, substantial adverse impacts on a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the habitat of such a species, or other significant adverse impacts to natural resources;

iii. whether the proposed action would impair the environmental characteristics of any Critical Environmental Area;

iv. whether the proposed action would conflict with the community’s current plans or goals as official approved or adopted;

v. whether the proposed action would impair the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood character;

vi. whether the proposed action would result in a major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy;

vii. whether the proposed action would create a hazard to human health;

viii. whether the proposed action would create a substantial change in the use, or intensity of use, of land, including agricultural, open space or recreational resources, or in its capacity to support existing uses;

ix. whether the proposed action would encourage or attract large numbers of persons to any place for more than a few days, compared to the number who would come to such place without such action;

x. whether the proposed action would create changes in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which would have a significant impact on the environment, but when taken considered together would result in a substantial adverse impact on the environment;

xi. whether the proposed action would create substantial adverse impacts when considered cumulatively with any other actions, proposed or in process;

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xii. whether the proposed action would result in substantial adverse impact with respect to any relevant environmental consideration, including noise, aesthetics, traffic, air quality, water quality or adequacy of water supply, drainage, soil conditions, or quality of life in the community in general and the immediate neighborhood in particular; the proposed actions would not have a significant adverse environmental impact; and no further environmental review is required with respect to the proposed actions.

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On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution to refer RVC Bill #9A-08 to the Nassau County Planning Commission. Mayor Bossart and Trustees Mulry, Karamouzis, Joyce and Krasula voted aye.

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Referral of proposed local law to the

Nassau County Planning Commission,

in accordance with

General Municipal Law Section 239-m

RVC 9A-08. A local law, to amend the definition of "family" with respect to the Village zoning regulations

WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law Section 239-m requires villages to refer proposed legislation that amends a Village’s zoning regulations to the County Planning Commission, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering the adoption of legislation to amend the definition of "family" for the purpose of the Village zoning regulations,

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village Administrator shall refer the proposed legislation, designated Bill 9A-08, to the Nassau County Planning Commission.

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On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Mulry and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Bancker Construction Corp. for emergency repair of a sewer break at the intersection of North Long Beach Road and Strathmore Lane in June 2008 for a total amount of $26,319.43.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board approved a three-year professional services contract with David Maltz & Co. to auction excess Village vehicles and equipment.

On motion by Trustee Mulry, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution relating to cable television franchise negotiations

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with Verizon. Mayor Bossart and Trustees Mulry, Karamouzis, Joyce and Krasula voted aye.

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Whereas, the Village of Rockville Centre previously retained the firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein P.C. as special counsel for matters relating to cable television franchise negotiations with Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation, and

Whereas, the Village subsequently received a proposal from Verizon New York, Inc. for a cable television franchise, and verbally authorized the same firm to represent the Village in such matters, and

Whereas, the said firm has provided legal services to the Village for such purposes in relation to the proposal from Verizon New York, Inc., which services have culminated in a franchise agreement which has been confirmed by the New York State Public Service Commission,

Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies and confirms the designation of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein P.C., as special counsel for matters pertaining to the cable television franchise agreement with Verizon New York, Inc., such services to be compensated at the same rate as applicable with respect to the franchise matters pertaining to Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation.

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On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board approved a Statement of Support for employees who serve in the Reserve/National Guard.

On motion by Trustee Mulry, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board approved the attendance by certain Municipal Officials and employees at Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA), Nassau County Planning Federation and Southwest Villages Association related meetings.

On motion by Trustee Mulry, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $61,000 in compliance with the Notice of Decision from the Workers Compensation Board for deceased firefighter John Husser as follows: $3,000 to the Uninsured Employers Fund, $2,000 to the Vocational Rehabilitation Fund, $6,800 to Turley Redmond Rosasco LLP and $49,200 to the Estate of John Husser.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board approved the

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Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 30, 2008 and the Briefing Sessions of July 7, 2008.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the July 7, 2008 Regular/Organizational Meeting.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the July 8 and 9, 2008 Briefing Sessions.

Village Administrator Quigley advised that properly advertised bids for Electric Meters had been opened by the Purchasing Department on June 19, 2008, with the following results:

QUOTED PRICE EACH QUOTED PRICE EACH

VENDOR 12S 120 VOLT METERS 16S 120-480 VOLT METERS

Itron $221.00 $560.00

Gottogo Electric Inc. 96.90 294.00

Stuart C. Irby 101.77 358.00

On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board awarded the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, namely Gottogo Electric Inc., for a total expenditure not to exceed $18,444.00.

Village Administrator Quigley advised that properly advertised bids for Tree Planting had been opened by the Purchasing Department on April 17, 2008. The Board of Trustees awarded the bid to Louis Barbato Landscaping on May 19, 2008. Due to circumstances, the project could not be implemented in the spring of 2008. On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board voted to rescind the award to Louis Barbato Landscaping. This contract will be re-bid on the fall of 2008.

On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Mulry and unanimously carried, the Board accepted into the Village official record a communication from the Fire Department Secretary, Bruce Schwarting, dated July 22, 2008 with the following changes:

DEATH

Antonio Carillo Live Oak Engine Company No. 1

NEW MEMBERS

David Ankner Defender Hose Company No. 1

James R. Geraghty Eureka Hook Ladder & Bucket Co. No. 1

Thomas Barbieri Floodlight Company No. 1

Rosemary Bowden Floodlight Company No. 1

Total Membership 319 Members

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This concluded the business portion of the meeting. For a verbatim record, please refer to the video.

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Francis D. Quigley, Jr.

Village Administrator

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Page 454

August 4, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the evening of the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew p. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Acting Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Deputy Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Paul Siminerio, Esq. of Cherry, Edson & Kelly, LLP, David Hutchinson and Cathy Turner of Claims Service Bureau.

On motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss a Workers Compensation claim by the Estate of John Husser.

At 8:15 p.m. Trustee Joyce moved to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public Briefing Session. The motion was seconded by Trustee Krasula and carried unanimously. Immediately thereafter, on motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the public Briefing Session.

Page 453 July 31, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the evening of the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry, Andrew P. Karamouzis, Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Acting Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, Acting Deputy Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Steve Kritsas, Deputy Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Police Commissioner John P. McKeon, 2^nd Assistant Fire Chief John Busching, Superintendent of Buildings Daniel V. Casella, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Anthony T. Brunetta, Superintendent of Public Works Harry L. Weed, Superintendent of Water Anthony Iannone, Director of Senior Services Cyd B. Charrow, Special Counsel Gary Fishberg, Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Monica Farrell Derr.

There was a brief presentation by bond counsels Randy Mayer of Fulbright and Jaworski and Larry Turtle of New York Municipal Advisors Corporation (NYMAC).

The Board reviewed and discussed the agenda without taking action.

At 10:35 p.m., on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Karamouzis and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss litigation issues.

Trustee Krasula moved to authorize defense counsel to negotiate up to $100,000 in the Solano matter, if he cannot obtain consent for appeal of decision denying motion for summary judgment. If defense counsel obtains consent for appeal of decision denying motion for summary judgment, he will pursue appeal. Trustee Joyce seconded the motion, and it was carried by a vote of 4-1. Trustee Mulry was opposed.

Trustee Krasula moved to authorize Gary Fishberg to file notice of claim against the Town of Hempstead in the ash fee matter. Trustee Joyce seconded the motion, and it was carried by a vote of 3-2. Mayor Bossart and Trustee Mulry were opposed.

At 12:30 a.m., on motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public briefing session. Immediately thereafter, on motion by Trustee Joyce, duly seconded by Trustee Krasula and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting.

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July 30, 2008

Rockville Centre, New York

The Board of Trustees held a public Briefing Session on the above date in the Mayor’s office at Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mary Whalen Bossart, Trustees Charles R. Joyce and David A. Krasula.

ABSENT: Trustees Jeanne Farnan Mulry and Andrew P. Karamouzis.

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Francis D. Quigley, Jr., Deputy Administrator-Operations/Village Engineer Steve Kritsas, Deputy Administrator-Finance/Comptroller Michael Schussheim, Superintendent of Public Works Harry L. Weed, Special Counsel Gary Fishberg and Public Relations Counsel Jeff Kluewer.

Trustee Krasula moved that the Village decline the proposed twenty-five year contract with the Town of Hempstead for Disposal of Solid Waste. He noted that the contract included a starting tonnage cost of $88 plus a $2/ton service fee. It also proposes minimums or “put-or-pay” amounts which do not take into consideration any advances that may take place over the next twenty-five years in the disposal of solid waste. Trustee Krasula noted that the Village is involved with six other villages to negotiate with four vendors who have submitted proposals. Trustee Joyce seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried by a vote of 3-0.

At 10:15 a.m., on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation.

After discussion, on motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public Briefing Session.

On motion by Trustee Krasula, duly seconded by Trustee Joyce and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:50 a.m.