MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD ON MAY 26, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Board of Trustees meeting 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

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

NOTIFICATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SWEARING INTO OFFICE

The Village Clerk announced the election results and notified Scott S. Rosenblum of his election to the office of Mayor for a two year term, and Bruce A. Rich and Hugh A. O’Brien III of their election to the office of Trustee, each for a two year term. The oath of office was administered to Scott S. Rosenblum for the office of Mayor and to Bruce A. Rich and Hugh A. O’Brien III for the office of Trustee. The newly elected officials were welcomed with a round of applause.

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2008 HELD ON MAY 26, 2008 AT 105 BROADWAY, SALTAIRE, NEW YORK.

Mayor Rosenblum called the Public Hearing to consider Local Law # 6 of 2008 to order at 10:05 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

Mario Posillico, Administrator & Clerk/Treasurer

Trustee Rich summarized the proposed local law to amend Chapters 18 and 25 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire which would clarify the duties and enforcement powers of the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal, 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 #6 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and on call without objection it was unanimously approved to close the Public Hearing at 10:10 a.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Draft copies of the minutes of the meeting of April 13, 2008, having been previously presented to the Board, were discussed. Trustee Cox made a motion to adopt the minutes as presented, which was seconded by Trustee Rich, and on call without objection, unanimously approved as written.

ADOPTION OF FEE SCHEDULES

Mayor Rosenblum reported that the Board had revised the Village’s fee schedule during formulation of the 2008/09 budget, representing increases in the building permit fees, vehicle fees and water fees. The fee schedules were distributed to all in attendance. Trustee Cox made a motion to adopt the fee schedules as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection it was unanimously so approved.

SETTING THE DATE FOR THE 2008-09 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Mayor Rosenblum made the following motion:

WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Saltaire are empowered to set the date of the 2008 organizational meeting of the Village of Saltaire, it is therefore:

RESOLVED that the 2008 Organizational Meeting of the Village of Saltaire be held on June 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

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

UNDERTAKING RESOLUTION

Trustee Cox made a motion that the Board of Trustees, reconfirming the longstanding practice of the Village of Saltaire regarding the filing requirements for elected officials, resolve that elected officials of the Village of Saltaire shall not be required to file an undertaking as a requisite for assuming duly elected office. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rich, and on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Trustee Cox gave a report on the activity of the maintenance department. He stated that the staff had recently been concentrating on the repair of broken boards and concrete slabs, which suffered unusual wear and tear during the off-season.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT

Trustee O’Brien introduced new Security Chief Dennis Foley, who has been on the job since March 1, 2008. Chief Foley gave a brief background of his experience and a summary overview of his plans for the upcoming summer season. Chief Foley was welcomed with a warm round of applause from those in attendance.

RECREATION REPORT

Trustee Richard gave a summary overview of the early registration figures for the 2008 Day Camp, and stated that based on those figures the projections made in the 2008-09 budget for the number of campers and for revenues appear realistic and attainable.

The Village attorney arrived at the meeting at approximately 10:45 am, after which 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

PENDING LEGISLATION

Trustee Rich reported that the Board has been considering legislation to enhance the Village’s regulatory powers over the waters of the Great South Bay up to 1500 feet from the boundaries of the Village. He stated that the proposed law would allow the Village to set speed limits within its jurisdictional area, designate areas for moorings, prohibit moorings in certain areas, and impose other restrictions and fees. Trustee Rich urged residents to review the proposed legislation and to submit comments for consideration.

ABSTRACT AUDIT

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

General Checking No. 11B in the amount of $11,724.55

General Checking No. 12A in the amount of $121,336.30

Trustee Rich made a motion that Abstracts 11B and 12A be approved as presented, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the warrants. Trustee Richard seconded the motion and on call without objection it was unanimously approved.

ADOPTION OF MODIFICATION TO §18 & §25 RELATING TO CODE ENFORCEMENT

Trustee Rich made a motion to approve the proposed changes to Chapters 18 & 25 of the Code of the Village of Saltaire relating to the enforcement powers of the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal, as presented at the earlier Public Hearing, to become known as Local Law #5 of 2008. The motion was seconded by Trustee O’Brien, and the motion on call without objection was unanimously so approved.

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FLAG POLE

Village Administrator Posillico requested authorization to purchase a new tilt-down flag pole for the Village Hall. After discussion, Trustee Rich made a motion to authorize expenditure of up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new flag pole for the Village Hall. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard, and on call without objection, the motion was unanimously so approved.

ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee Cox made a motion that the Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and litigation strategy. The motion was seconded by Trustee Richard and on call without objection was approved at 11:20 a.m.

RE-ADJOURNMENT INTO PUBLIC SESSION

Trustee O’Brien made a motion to re-adjourn into public session at 12:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cox, and on call without objection was unanimously so approved. The public meeting was called back into session by Mayor Rosenblum at 12:30 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

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 Richard made a motion to close the meeting with the date and location of the next Board of Trustees meeting to be 10:00 a.m. on June 28, 2008 at 103 or 105 Broadway, Saltaire, as previously resolved. The motion was seconded by Trustee O’Brien, and on call without objection it was unanimously so approved to close the meeting at 12:35 p.m.