MINUTES OF: July 21, 2026 MEETING

PRESENT:

Mayor: Bob Sandak, Deputy Mayor: Jacquelyn Gernaey

Trustees: James J. von Oiste, Michael Solo, Leza Di Bella

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

Village Attorney Eileen Powers – Absent and will attend the August 4^th work session.

MEETING CONVENED AT 8:03 pm

MINUTES: A motion to dispense with the reading of the June minutes was made by Trustee Gernaey, seconded by Trustee Solo and passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: A motion to dispense with the reading of the June Treasurer’s Report was made by Trustee Gernaey, seconded by Trustee Di Bella and passed unanimously.

III. CORRESPONDENCE:

Alicia Doughty, 8 High Path, for a work dinner on September 25 from 5 – 11 p.m. for 30 people.
Alexia Poulos sponsoring Stephanie Panker for a Sweet 16 on November 21 from 5 – 9 p.m. for 75 people

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:

APPOINTMENTS: The appointment of Todd Stumpf as a Belle Terre Constable at an hourly rate of $26.52.

V: MOTIONS:

Motion to approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers for payment in the amount of $174,040.14. Made by Trustee Gernaey; Seconded by Trustee Solo and passed unanimously.
Motion to pass a resolution to transfer funds from NYCLASS Storm Damage Assignment Fund to General Fund Beach budget line to cover beach repair. Made by Trustee Gernaey; Seconded by Trustee von Oiste and passed unanimously.
Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with LKMA to provide professional services in connection with the placement of speed tables. Made by Trustee Solo; Seconded by Trustee Gernaey and passed unanimously.
Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench for Jim Altebrando to be placed at the pickleball court in the park. Made by Trustee Solo; seconded by Trustee Di Bella and passed unanimously.

Motion to approve the list of appointments as attached. Made by Trustee Di Bella; Seconded by Trustee von Oiste and passed unanimously.

MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC:

BTYP Commissioner Francoise Schachner and BTYP Director Samantha Abelsen reported to the board that the Beach program has 100 morning and 100 afternoon campers and the program is extremely successful with registration closed in June as capacity was reached. In addition to the daily schedule, they have added pizza Wednesday’s this year, had a visit from Mr. Softee this past week and the Fire Department will be coming to educate the campers next week.

Francoise reported that she is very proud of the BTYP Director and supporting staff and the level of professionalism, leadership and sense of community is amazing. They will discuss how to increase the registration next year while considering the other factors (counselor/lifeguard ratios) that go into this decision.

The closing picnic is August 5^th at 6:30 and the board is welcome to attend.

Mayor Sandak thanked both Françoise and Samantha for running a wonderful program and invited them to the August 4^th work session.

A resident in attendance voiced concern and disapproval over the proposed speed table on Cliff Road and he also feels it slows down the response time for emergency vehicles. Mayor Sandak discussed how this is the most effective option for the Village as we tried other traffic calming initiatives to no avail.

The resident also questioned a better approach to allow nonresident vehicles to park at the beach for the July 3^rd event. The board will take this under consideration for future events.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. with a motion by Trustee Solo; seconded by Trustee Gernaey.

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