MINUTES OF: February 18, 2025 MEETING

PRESENT: Mayor: Bob Sandak, Deputy Mayor: Jacquelyn Gernaey

Trustees: James J. von Oiste (Absent with prior notice), Michael Solo, Leza Di Bella

Others present: Clerk Treasurer Joanne Raso; Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Sakovich

& Village Attorney Eileen Powers.

PUBLIC HEARING-TAX CAP OVERIDE

Local Law No. 2 of 2025 authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.

Mayor Sandak explained that this resolution is done every year in the event that it is necessary to increase the tax rate above the allowed 2 percent in order to balance the budget. He further explained about the current State and Federal uncertainty regarding the dollar amounts of what the Village has received in the past and any amounts for this year.

Questions were asked by the residents whereby the Mayor and the board responded.

MOTION to close the public hearing was made by Trustee Gernaey, Seconded by Trustee Solo and was passed.

MOTION to pass a resolution adopting Local Law 2 of 2025 to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established by General Municipal Law. Made by Trustee Gernaey, Seconded by Trustee Di Bella and was passed unanimously.

MEETING CONVENED AT 8:15 pm

MINUTES: January minutes were accepted as read with one correction.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Accepted as read.

III. CORRESPONDENCE:

Jennifer Murphy for a birthday celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Starr Harbour LLC is sponsoring the Port Jefferson Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on Sunday, February 23^rd 2025.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Sandak reported that the heating unit that serves the big room at the Community Center needs to be replaced and three bids were received and the Building Commissioner will be reviewing all bids and making the decision for approval. Mayor Sandak reported that the Village bulk trash day will be April 7, 2025.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:

BUILDINGS: Trustee Di Bella reported that the heating system in the Community Center will be replaced with funds from the reserve fund.

PARKS: Trustee Solo reached out to the Exercise Equipment vendor to get three additional pieces of exercise equipment for the park with hopes of having them installed by spring. Trustee Solo is reviewing the court suggestion while keeping a balance of open space within the park. The pickleball windscreen will be replaced in the spring with the addition of 2 new benches.
ROADS: Trustee Solo reported on the pothole in Cliff Road by the Community Center and Club Road but will need to wait for warmer weather for the asphalt repair. Trustee Solo will be attending a NYS seminar on stormwater management in March.

YOUTH PROGRAM: Commissioner Schachner reported that the Youth Program registration for summer camp has been launched this past week on the Village website, via emails and was sent in the school virtual backpack.

CODE REVIEW: Trustee Gernaey reported that the Board will be reviewing an Exterior Lighting Code change and a public hearing will be scheduled.

CONSTABULARY: Mayor Sandak reported that there were 38 service calls for February.

VII: MOTIONS:

1.Motion to approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers for payment in the amount of $75,928.40. Made by Trustee Gernaey, Seconded by Trustee Solo and passed unanimously.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to exercise the option of extending the refuse contract

with Maggio Environmental Services for a third year. Made by Trustee Di Bella,

Seconded by Trustee Solo and passed unanimously.

MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC at 8:34 p.m.

A resident had concerns about voting rights in the Village if you are not a citizen whereby the Village Attorney stated the NYS law. Mayor Sandak responded that all residents can speak at any Village public meeting and make suggestions and/or comments on Village business.

A resident asked about the maintenance for the pickleball court and a vendor he spoke with about a top coating that would help with smoothness and add longevity to the use of the court. Trustee Solo asked the resident for the name of the vendor.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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