MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2008 HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to consider Local Law # 2 of 2008 to order at 10:00 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

Trustee Rich summarized the proposed local law to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire which would provide for a temporary suspension of the night bike prohibition until September 16, 2008 on either some or all of the walks, copies of which were previously delivered to the Board of Trustees, posted on the Village website, and distributed to all in attendance. After presentation, discussion amongst the Board, and all having an opportunity to be heard, Trustee Cox made a motion to close the Public Hearing to consider Local Law #2 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection it was unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing at 10:21 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2008 HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to consider Local Law # 3 of 2008 to order at 10:21 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

Trustee Rich summarized the proposed local law to amend Chapter 55 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire to extend the required compliance date until May 24, 2009 for certain provisions of the fence regulations of the same chapter, copies of which were previously delivered to the Board of Trustees, posted on the Village website, and distributed to all in attendance. After presentation, discussion amongst the Board, and all having an opportunity to be heard, Trustee Richard made a motion to close the Public Hearing to consider Local Law #3 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee O’Brien, and on call without objection it was unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing at 10:25 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2008 HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to consider Local Law # 4 of 2008 to order at 10:25 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

Trustee Rich summarized the proposed local law to amend Chapters 14 & 55 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire to regulate the surface waters within 1,500 feet of all the boundaries of the Village, copies of which were previously delivered to the Board of Trustees, posted on the Village website, and distributed to all in attendance. After presentation, discussion amongst the Board, and all having an opportunity to be heard, Trustee O’Brien made a motion to close the Public Hearing to consider Local Law #4 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cox, and on call without objection it was unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing at 10:36 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #5 OF 2008 HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to consider Local Law #5 of 2008 to order at 10:36 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

Trustee Rich summarized the proposed local law to amend Chapters 55 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire to regulate zoning requirements for transmission antenna and other equipment, copies of which were previously delivered to the Board of Trustees, posted on the Village website, and distributed to all in attendance. After presentation, discussion amongst the Board, and all having an opportunity to be heard, Trustee Cox made a motion to close the Public Hearing to consider Local Law #5 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection it was unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing at 10:36 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT AND CONSIDER THE 2008/09 TENTATIVE BUDGET HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to order at 10:36 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE 2008/09 TENTATIVE BUDGET

Mayor Rosenblum requested that Trustee Rich give a summary presentation of the 2008/09 tentative budget, which was distributed to all in attendance, and had been posted on the Village website since originally presented to the Board at the meeting of March 30, 2008. Trustee Rich presented a brief overview of the performance of the current 2007/08 budget, outlining the major sources of variances from the original budget and the anticipated impact on the Village’s fund balances. Trustee Rich then presented a brief overview of the tentative 2008/09 budget and the anticipated impact on fund balances. He stated that after the projected deficits from the 2007/08 fiscal year and the surplus from the close of the dock reconstruction capital project, the total reserves as of May 31, 2008 fiscal year are projected to be approximately $810,000. He further stated that the 2008/09 budget as presented, which included a tax increase of 15%, the first tax increase since 2002, is projected to reduce reserves to approximately $690,000 by May 31, 2009. After discussion amongst the members of the Board, and after all in attendance having had a chance to comment and question the content of the 2008/09 tentative budget, Trustee Cox made a motion to close the public hearing to present and consider the 2008/09 tentative budget. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD ON APRIL 13, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 10:36 a.m. and the following were in attendance:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Harry Baker, Counselor to the Board

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Draft copies of the minutes of the meeting of March 30, 2008, having been previously presented to the Board, were discussed. Trustee Rich made a motion to adopt the minutes as presented, which was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection, unanimously approved as written.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT

Trustee O’Brien reported on matters related to public safety and health. He introduced new Security Chief Dennis Foley, who has been on the job since March 1, 2008 and reported that Chief Foley is currently recruiting staff for the upcoming summer season. Trustee O’Brien invited Saltaire residents to visit the Village website to view a brief bio of Chief Foley.

Trustee O’Brien also reported on the table-top evacuation drill for Fire Island that was held in Saltaire during the previous week and which was coordinated by the Village’s Maintenance Foreman and West End District Fire Coordinator Vernon Henriksen along with Fire Island National Seashore Chief Ranger Jay Lippert. He reported that the exercise was attended by over 60 officials from various agencies and was extremely worthwhile and helped hone island-wide evacuation procedures and coordination between the responsible agencies. The exercise also allowed Saltaire’s representatives to review and test its evacuation procedures, some of which as a result of the exercise may be implemented by other communities to enhance their own programs.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT & BEACH PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Trustee Cox reported on the activity of the Maintenance Department and other matters related to public works and the infrastructure of the Village. He stated that the activity of the maintenance staff continued to be slowed by the unexpected non-work related illness of one of the permanent staff. He stated that the staff was focusing on additional bike rack space and routine boardwalk repair in preparation of the upcoming summer season

SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Village Administrator Posillico reported that the Board had previously resolved to sell the 1960 Willys Jeep as surplus to the Village’s need, and that the sale conducted on eBay resulted in an offer of $7,500 after the high bidder declined his bid. Trustee O’Brien made a motion to authorize the Village Administrator to sell the 1960 Jeep for $7,500. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection the motion was unanimously so approved.

APPROVAL OF 2008 CAMP FEES

Trustee Richard reported that she had examined the fee structure of the Saltaire Day Camp in relation to the fixed and operating costs for the camp, and also in relation to fees for similar services provided for child care on Fire Island. She stated that she felt an upward adjustment in the fee structure for all categories of registration was warranted, and made a motion to approve the 2008 camp fees as proposed and presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cox and the motion on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

ABSTRACT AUDIT

Trustee Rich presented the following abstract and received questions from the members of the Board:

General Checking No. 11A in the amount of $23,393.29

Trustee Rich made a motion for approval of 11A as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee O’Brien, and on call without objection the motion that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Warrants was unanimously carried.

ADOPTION OF MODIFICATION TO §10 RELATING TO NIGHT BIKE RIDING

Trustee Richard made a motion to adopt the proposed changes to Chapter 10 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire suspending the prohibition against night bike riding on all walks, as presented at the earlier Public Hearing, to become known as Local Law #2 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and the motion on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

ADOPTION OF MODIFICATION TO §55 RELATING TO FENCES

Trustee Richard made a motion to adopt the proposed changes to Chapter 55 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire extending the compliance date for certain provisions of the fence regulations to May 24, 2009, as presented at the earlier Public Hearing, to become known as Local Law #3 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cox, and the motion on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

ADOPTION OF MODIFICATION TO §55 RELATING TO TRANSMISSION ANTENNA

Trustee Cox made a motion to adopt the proposed changes to Chapter 55 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire regulating zoning requirements for transmission antenna and other telecommunications equipment, as presented at the earlier Public Hearing, to become known as Local Law #4 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and the motion on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee Cox made a motion that the Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters reflected in the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich and on call without objection was approved at 12:03 a.m.

RE-ADJOURNMENT INTO PUBLIC SESSION

Trustee O’Brien made a motion to re-adjourn into public session at 1:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection was unanimously so approved. The public meeting was called back into session by Mayor Rosenblum at 1:10 p.m., and the following were present:

Scott S. Rosenblum, Mayor

Robert Lynn Cox, Trustee

Hugh A. O’Brien III, Trustee

Bruce A. Rich, Trustee

Hillary Richard, Trustee

Joseph Prokop, Village Attorney

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

ADOPTION OF 2008/09 BUDGET

Trustee O’Brien made the following motion:

WHEREAS, the tentative budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009 has been duly presented to the Board by the Clerk-Treasurer, and a duly advertised public hearing has been held thereon,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Village Law §5-508(4), that the said tentative budget, as changed , altered and revised, be and hereby is adopted as the budget of the Village of Saltaire , New York, for the fiscal year 2008-2009.

The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard and on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

LEVY OF TAXES & EXECUTION OF TAX WARRANT

Mayor Rosenblum presented the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the final assessment role for the Village of Saltaire for the fiscal year 2008-2009 has been duly filed with the Clerk-Treasurer,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §1420 of the Real Property Tax Law, that the Board of Trustees levy Real Estate Tax in the amount of $1,848,293 against all properties listed in the 2008-09 assessment roll of the Village of Saltaire, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Warrant for Collection of Taxes pursuant to §1246 of the Real Property Tax Law.

Trustee Cox made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented by Mayor Rosenblum. Trustee Rich seconded the motion, and on call without objection the motion was unanimously so approved.

NEXT BOARD MEETING & CLOSE OF MEETING

After all having had a chance to be heard, and there being no further business before the Board, Trustee Cox made a motion to close the meeting with the date and location of the next Board of Trustees meeting to be 10:00 am on May 26, 2008 at 103 or 105 Broadway, Saltaire. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and on call without objection it was unanimously so approved to close the meeting at 1:15 p.m.