Amityville public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will vote on a series of routine items, including approval of the December 8th meeting minutes and numerous new and renewal licenses. It will also consider several payment requests, the largest being $263,271.12 to the NYS Employee Health Insurance Account for monthly health benefits. Additional agenda items include setting dates for the 2026 Amityville Music Festival and approving police training requests for 2026.

• Approve payment of $263,271.12 to the NYS Employee Health Insurance Account for monthly health benefits
• Approve payment of $5,986.97 to CSEA Employee Benefit Fund for monthly dental and vision coverage
• Approve payment of $19,793.25 to S.J. Hoerning Construction Inc. for interior alterations to the Bennett Place Fire House
• Approve payment of $15,000 to Northeast Sweepers & Rentals for December sweeper rental and accessories
• Approve new and renewal licenses for landscapers, automotive services, cabaret, taxicabs, tow trucks, and other vendors

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a series of financial items, including a $263,271.12 payment to the NYS Employee Health Insurance Account for monthly health benefits. It also approved the dates for the Amityville Music Festival (Sept 26‑27 2026) and accepted a $5,560 donation for the village Christmas tree lighting. All motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Voucher Abstract for Dec 4‑17, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $5,986.97 to CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $3,490.00 to Danziger & Markhoff, LLP (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $4,111.70 to Proclaim Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $263,271.12 to NYS Employee Health Insurance Account (5‑0)
• Approved Music Festival dates Sep 26‑27 2026 (5‑0)
• Accepted $5,560 donation from Peter Imbert of RCI Industries (5‑0)
• Approved Police BAO certification training Feb 10‑13 2026 (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications for special exceptions and variances. These include requests for fence installations, building height and setback changes, and the conversion of an office building into a two-family dwelling.

• Use variance for 3 John Street to convert a one-story office to a two-story two-family dwelling and reduce parking from 12 to 4 spaces
• Variances for 111 Oldfield Avenue to increase height to 30.1 feet and reduce front yard setback to 26.15 feet
• Special exception for outdoor storage of materials and a vehicle at 57 Albany Avenue
• Variance for 116 Lebrun Avenue to increase accessory structure area from 500sf to 545sf
• Special exception renewals and requests for 6 foot vinyl fences at 131 Sterling Place, 60 Ketcham Avenue, 38 Bayside Place, and 20 Towne Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved extensions for two property owners, granted special exceptions for six‑foot vinyl fences at five residential sites, approved a variance allowing a shed to remain with an easement, authorized outdoor storage for an industrial lot, and approved height and front‑yard setback variances for a residential home. All motions carried with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved 6‑month extension for 35 Shore Road (5-0)
• Approved 1‑year extension for 15 Unqua Place (5-0)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence special exception for 131 Sterling Place (5-0)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence special exception for 60 Ketcham Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence special exception for 38 Bayside Place (5-0)
• Approved variance allowing shed to remain at 116 Lebrun Avenue with easement (5-0)
• Approved outdoor storage special exception for 57 Albany Avenue (5-0)
• Approved height and setback variances for 111 Oldfield Avenue (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will approve the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and consider a series of license applications and renewals. It will vote on several payment requests, including a $325,043 purchase of a 6‑wheel dump truck and software contracts. The Board will adopt a resolution setting a special village election for March 18, 2026, and hold hearings on two introductory local laws, one creating a moratorium on new multiple‑dwelling construction.

• Approve Board of Trustees minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting
• Pay Henderson Products, Inc. $325,043.00 for a 6‑wheel dump truck
• Pay Edmunds GovTech Inc. $8,016.57 for annual financial and tax software
• Adopt Resolution 25-12-08-01 to hold a special village election on March 18, 2026
• Conduct hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 (temporary moratorium on new multiple dwellings)

The Board approved the November 24, 2025 minutes and authorized several payments, including a $325,043 purchase of a 6‑wheel dump truck. It adopted a resolution setting the special village election for March 18, 2026. The Board also opened public hearings on a moratorium for new multiple‑dwelling construction and on a fire‑fighter tax‑exemption amendment. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved November 24, 2025 Board minutes (5‑0)
• Approved $8,016.57 payment to Edmunds GovTech Inc. for software (5‑0)
• Approved $18,425.00 payment to Nelson & Pope for firehouse renovations (5‑0)
• Approved $325,043.00 purchase of a 6‑wheel dump truck from Henderson Products, Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved resolution scheduling a special village election on March 18, 2026 (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 6 (moratorium on new multiple dwellings) (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Introductory Local Law No. 7 (firefighter tax‑exemption amendment) (5‑0)
• Approved use of Village Hall lobby for Amityville Little League registration (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Village of Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on December 4, 2025, to consider an application for architectural review of a front façade renovation at 188 Broadway.

• Public Hearing: Architectural review for front façade renovation at 188 Broadway
• Location: West Side of Broadway, approximately 50 feet North of Greene Street
• District: B-1 Business District
• Applicant: Elia Hajjar
• Code Reference: Section 24-6 A. (1) (g)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then considered an application by Elia Hajjar for a front‑façade renovation at 188 Broadway in the B‑1 Business District. Members expressed concerns about design proportions, materials, and the addition of a new door. The board decided the project cannot be approved until revised drawings and stipulations are submitted.

• Approved November 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)
• Deferred approval of 188 Broadway façade renovation pending revised drawings

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will approve routine business including license renewals, vendor payments, and employee vacation carryovers. A public hearing is scheduled to consider a temporary moratorium on new multiple dwellings.

• Approve 2026 Official Village Calendar
• Approve roof repairs at 18 Ocean Avenue ($37,009)
• Approve Amityville Fire Department engine donation
• Approve commercial tax settlement at 104 Merrick Road ($7,000)
• Public hearing on temporary moratorium on new multiple dwellings

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the November 10 meeting minutes and several routine items, including sign and banner licenses, the 2026 village calendar, and payments for services and a roof repair. It also approved vacation‑day carryovers and buy‑backs for multiple employees and a $7,000 tax refund settlement. Finally, the board approved a public hearing to adopt Introductory Local Law No. 6, creating a temporary moratorium on new multiple‑dwelling projects.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved sign and banner canopy licenses for Jeff Polizotto and Christopher Ceriello (4‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Official Village Calendar (4‑0‑0)
• Approved payment of $37,009.00 to All Star Roofing for roof repairs at 18 Ocean Avenue (4‑0‑0)
• Approved vacation‑day carryovers and buy‑backs for listed employees (4‑0‑0)
• Approved $7,000 commercial tax settlement for 104 Merrick Road (4‑0‑0)
• Approved public hearing for Introductory Local Law No. 6 establishing a temporary moratorium on new multiple‑dwelling construction (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Christmas Nativity display on Village triangle, Nov 29 2025–Jan 10 2026 (4‑0‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance and special exception requests. These include residential fence installations, a garage construction project, and a request to reduce required parking for a warehouse conversion.

• Request to reduce required parking from 22 spaces to 6 for a Pickle Ball Court facility at 39 Maple Place
• Special exception for outside storage of materials at 45 Burch Avenue
• Variances for a detached garage height and setback at 2 Cottage Place
• Variance for a 2-story deck side yard setback at 66 Willis Avenue
• Variance requests for 6 foot vinyl fences at 86 Ketcham Avenue, 30 Wellington Avenue, 168 Oldfield Avenue, and 12 South Bay Avenue

The board rejected Richard Handler’s request for three variances on 28‑30 Cedar Street, requiring a new application. It approved fence variances for Anthony Randazzo, Maria Vargas, Hernan Guaman, and Roberto Patane. It also approved a storage special exception for BDC Amityville LLC and garage variances for Linda DoSouto. All approvals were passed with votes ranging from 4‑5 ayes and no nays except one dissent on the Guaman case.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Denied Richard Handler multiple dwelling variances (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Anthony Randazzo fence variance (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Maria Vargas fence variance (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Hernan Guaman fence variance (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Roberto Patane waterfront fence special exception (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Nicole Blanda storage special exception (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Linda DoSouto garage variances (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider various new and renewal licenses for landscapers, automotive shops, and a cabaret. The body will also review several payment requests for health benefits, professional services, and fire department equipment.

• Payment of $240,477.30 to NYS Employees Health Insurance Account for monthly health benefits
• Payment of $52,631.25 to NYS Municipal Workers Compensation Alliance
• Payment of $20,410.00 to 317 Sayay Interior Services, Inc for roof removal at Nautical Park/Ocean Ave house
• Proposal from Kovacs Security Systems for a $7,250.00 fire alarm system at Bennett Place
• Request to name Oldfield Avenue in memory of George M. Lang III

The Board of Trustees approved a series of licenses, contract payments and community projects. Notably, it authorized the Kiwanis Club’s wooden Rainbow Bridge at James A. Caples Park and added a commemorative sign for George M. Lang III on Oldfield Avenue. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑aye vote.

• Approved new landscaper license for Gray Landscaping (17 Longshore St.) – 5 ayes
• Approved renewal of landscaper license for Crane’s Tree Service (86 E. Cedar St.) – 5 ayes
• Approved renewal of 15 automotive licenses (e.g., Richmond Auto Body, Premier Auto NY) – 5 ayes
• Approved payment of $52,631.25 to NYS Municipal Workers Compensation Alliance – 5 ayes
• Approved payment of $20,410.00 to 317 Sayay Interior Services for roof removal – 5 ayes
• Approved Kiwanis Club wooden Rainbow Bridge project at James A. Caples Park – 5 ayes
• Approved addition of a George M. Lang III street sign on Oldfield Avenue – 5 ayes
• Approved extension of the Little League ballfield infield on Louden Avenue – 5 ayes

Planning Board

The Amityville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on November 6, 2025, to consider a recommendation for historic landmark designation. The application is submitted on behalf of Joseph & Barbara Guidice for the property at 43 Barberry Court (SCTM #101-6-2-26). The board will decide whether to grant the designation.

• Recommendation for Historic Landmark Designation for 43 Barberry Court (SCTM #101-6-2-26) submitted by Joseph & Barbara Guidice

The Planning Board approved the October 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It voted to recommend that 43 Barberry Court be designated as a historic landmark and forwarded to the Board of Trustees (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved October 2, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)
• Recommended historic landmark designation for 43 Barberry Court to Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will approve minutes from the October 9 special meeting and hire Messiah Reid as a Code Enforcement Officer at $21 per hour. It will consider multiple payment requests, including contracts for engineering services, a truck chassis, and commercial tax settlements. The meeting also includes a resolution establishing a $500 yearly license fee for acupuncture and massage establishments.

• Hire Messiah Reid as Code Enforcement Officer, $21.00 per hour, effective 11/3/2025
• Approve payment to VHB Engineering and Surveying for Triangle and Greene Ave services, $49,990.94
• Approve payment to Robert H. Hoover & Sons for Henderson Truck chassis, $184,695.00
• Set annual license fee for acupuncture and massage establishments at $500.00
• Approve commercial tax settlement for 290 Broadway with lump sum payment of $8,500.00

The Amityville Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the October 9 special meeting and hired Messiah Reid as a Code Enforcement Officer at $21 per hour. The board also approved three junior AFD members, a $184,695 payment for a Henderson Truck chassis, a $49,990.94 engineering services contract, a commercial tax settlement for 290 Broadway, a new license fee for acupuncture and massage businesses, and an $11,947.85 payment for DRI branding signage.

• Approved October 9 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved hiring Messiah Reid as Code Enforcement Officer, $21/hr (5-0)
• Approved three junior AFD members: Irvin Nicolas, William Meyer, Eric Meyer Jr. (5-0)
• Approved $184,695 payment to Robert H. Hoover & Sons for Henderson Truck chassis (5-0)
• Approved $49,990.94 payment to VHB Engineering for Triangle and Greene Ave services (5-0)
• Approved $8,500 commercial tax settlement for 290 Broadway (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting a license fee for acupuncture and massage establishments (5-0)
• Approved $11,947.85 payment to Emphasis Design Inc. for DRI Branding signage (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications for special exceptions, use variances, and area variances. Items include fence exceptions, setback reductions, and parking adjustments for residential properties. One agenda item proposes three separate variances for a new multi‑dwelling at 28‑30 Cedar Street.

• Special exception to erect a 6‑foot vinyl fence at 29 Hamilton Street (Residential BB).
• Special exception to maintain a 6‑foot vinyl fence at 12 South Bay Avenue (Residential B).
• Use variance to maintain an owner‑occupied two‑family dwelling at 29 Lombardi Place (Residential B).
• Renewal of a special exception to convert a single‑family to a two‑family dwelling at 20 Maple Place (Industrial).
• Multiple variances (use, area, special exception) for a new multi‑dwelling at 28‑30 Cedar Street (Residential B).

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 18, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It approved a 6‑foot vinyl fence for Pedro Torres with a see‑through top foot (5‑0) and reserved a decision on La‑Shaunda Joseph’s two‑family dwelling variance (5‑0). The board also approved Ira Sumkin’s renewal of a two‑family dwelling exception (5‑0), Michael Allocca’s swimming‑pool setback reduction (5‑0), Richmond Auto Body’s parking and storage renewal (3‑2), and Richard Handler’s side‑yard setback variance for a rear addition (5‑0).

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence for Pedro Torres, see‑through top foot (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Reserved decision on La‑Shaunda Joseph two‑family dwelling variance (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ira Sumkin two‑family dwelling renewal (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Michael Allocca swimming‑pool setback reduction (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Richmond Auto Body parking/storage renewal (3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved Richard Handler side‑yard setback variance for rear addition (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees will approve the September 22 meeting minutes and the resignations of Matthew Berman and Nicole Rodriguez. It will consider a series of new and renewal licenses for landscaping, automotive, cabaret, taxicab, tow trucks, and other activities. The board will also vote on several payment requests, including $241,581 for employee health benefits, $200,000 for a service trust award, and $123,557.95 for firehouse interior alterations. Additional proposals for engineering and architectural services for village facilities will be reviewed.

• Approve resignation of Matthew Berman and Nicole Rodriguez (effective Sept. 25, 2025)
• Pay NYS Employees Health Insurance Account $241,581 for monthly health benefits
• Pay Village of Amityville Service Trust Award $200,000 for partial LSOP payment
• Pay S.J. Hoerning Construction $123,557.95 for interior alterations to Bennett Place Firehouse
• Approve new and renewal licenses for landscaping, automotive, cabaret, taxicab, tow trucks, etc.

The Board approved the September 22 minutes and accepted the resignations of Matthew Berman and Nicole Rodriguez. It granted an on‑street parking license to Donna Seeberger and approved multiple vendor payments, including a $241,581 health insurance expense and a $200,000 LSOP award. The Board also authorized active‑shooter training for APD officers and a $123,557.95 firehouse alteration contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 22 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved resignation of Matthew Berman and Nicole Rodriguez (5-0-0)
• Approved on‑street parking license for Donna Seeberger (5-0-0)
• Approved $241,581 health insurance payment (5-0-0)
• Approved $200,000 LSOP award payment (5-0-0)
• Approved active shooter training request for APD (5-0-0)
• Approved $123,557.95 firehouse alteration contract (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,658.45 Aflac benefits payment (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a proposed single family residence. The application is currently pending the receipt of house plans.

• Architectural review of a proposed single family residence on the north side of Willis Avenue (SCTM # 101-3-3-9.2) submitted by G&R Building Corp

The Planning Board approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved the G&R Building Corp application to subdivide two parcels and construct two new single‑family homes, accepting the architect’s revised design with specific stipulations. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved G&R Building Corp subdivision and architectural plan with stipulated design details (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board will approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and appoint two new fire department members with residency waivers. It will consider a slate of new and renewal licenses for landscaping, automotive, cabaret, and other businesses. Several payment requests will be voted on, including $16,611.55 to Emphas!s for the DRI branding and wayfinding signage project and $13,056.56 to Axon Enterprise for a Taser bundle. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the property inspection of 4 South Bay Rd.

• Approve Board of Trustees minutes from September 8, 2025
• Approve John Lombardo and Alivia Clark as new fire department members with residency waivers
• Approve new and renewal licenses for landscapers, automotive shops, cabaret, and other vendors
• Approve payment of $16,611.55 to Emphas!s for DRI branding and wayfinding signage
• Approve payment of $13,056.56 to Axon Enterprise for a Taser bundle

The Board approved the September 8 meeting minutes and added two new fire department members with residency waivers. It approved numerous new and renewal licenses for landscaping, automotive, carting, tow trucks, storage, and a temporary container, and authorized several payment requests and event permits. A request to extend a building permit was denied, and a public hearing on a property inspection was opened.

• Approved September 8 Board minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved two new fire department members with residency waivers (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved three new landscaper licenses (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved two landscaper license renewals (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved twelve automotive license renewals (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved temporary on‑street parking for Village Estates Condominium (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Denied 6‑month building permit extension for 347 Grand Central Ave. (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Opened public hearing on 4 South Bay Rd. property inspection (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals will review a slate of variance and special‑exception applications. Items include fence variances, special‑exception renewals for mixed‑use and vehicle‑storage uses, and multiple variances for a new multi‑dwelling project. The board will decide whether to grant each request as presented.

• Variance for a 6‑foot vinyl fence at 35 Maple Place (Industrial District) – Juan Rosales
• Special‑exception renewal for a mixed‑use dwelling at 74 Broadway (Historical District) – Ash Realty Group
• Special‑exception renewal for outdoor vehicle storage at 126 Merrick Road (B‑2 Business District) – Michael DeMartino
• Multiple variances (use, area, parking) for a new multi‑dwelling at 28‑30 Cedar Street (Residential B District) – Richard Handler
• Three front‑porch variances at 34 Bayview Lane (Residential A District) – David Fine

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals approved all applications presented, each with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote. Approvals included three 6‑foot vinyl fence variances, a mixed‑use dwelling renewal, an accessory‑structure setback variance, an exterior cellar entrance variance, and several special‑exception renewals for residential and commercial uses. All approved applications carry standard stipulations such as compliance with submitted plans, required permits, and adherence to state, village, and local codes.

• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence variance for Juan Rosales (5‑0)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence variance for Mauricio Rivas (5‑0)
• Approved 6‑ft vinyl fence variance for Jonathan Rakitzis (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of mixed‑use dwelling special exception at 74 Broadway (5‑0)
• Approved accessory‑structure setback variance for Stefane Torras (5‑0)
• Approved exterior cellar entrance variance for James Errante (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of special exception for non‑owner‑occupied two‑family at 32 Greene Ave (5‑0)
• Approved special exception for outdoor vehicle storage at 126 Merrick Rd (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the promotions of three police officers and a series of licenses, payments and contracts. Major financial actions included a $455,400 contract for interior alterations at the Bennett Place firehouse and a $239,692.93 payment for employee health insurance. The Board also denied a request to waive accrued building fees.

• Approved promotion of Frank Caramanica to Police Chief, Michael Walters to Lieutenant, William End to Sergeant (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved low‑bidder SJ Hoerning $455,400 contract for interior alterations to Bennett Place firehouse (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved payment of $239,692.93 to NYS Employees Health Insurance Account (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved payment of $6,500 to American Fireworks for Beach Blast fireworks (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved new automotive license for Amity Village Auto Repair (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved cabaret license renewal for Carney’s Irish Pub (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved payment of $45,162.50 to Security Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for a 2025 Dodge Durango (5 ayes 0 nays 0 abstain)
• Approved sidewalk removal and tree replacement for Colleen McKenna (4 ayes 0 nays 1 abstain)

Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting and the voucher abstract for Aug. 7‑20. It also approved permits for the Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade, a holiday boat parade at the village beach, and a farmer’s market at Northwell South Oaks Hospital. Several vendor payments were authorized, and three resolutions were adopted setting fees for acupuncture licenses, bulkhead permits, and accepting the Justice Court audit.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved voucher abstract for Aug. 7‑20 (5-0)
• Approved Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade permit for Oct. 18 (5-0)
• Approved use of village beach for holiday boat parade on Nov. 15 (5-0)
• Approved payment to CivicPlus for website hosting $6,215.06 (5-0)
• Approved payment to NYS Municipal Workers Compensation Alliance $52,631.25 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08-21-03 to accept Justice Court audit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08-21-01 setting fees for acupuncture and massage licenses (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a series of licenses, payments and budget modifications, including a $115,500 emergency power supply upgrade and a $391,784.79 police retirement buyout. It also approved a $272,300 contract for landscape services and a $323,511 purchase of a street sweeper. Finally, the Board adopted Resolution 25-08-11-01, authorizing the mayor to sign the National Opioid Settlement agreement.

• Approved Cabaret License renewal for Amity Ales (192 Broadway) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved budget modification $115,500 for emergency UPS system – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved payment $272,300 to VHB for landscape architecture services – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved block party at 40 Forrest Place with road closure – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved police training recertification sessions in September‑October – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved budget modification $391,784.79 for police sick/vacation buyout – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved purchase $323,511 for Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Resolution 25-08-11-01 authorizing mayor to sign National Opioid Settlement – 4 ayes, 0 nays

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the subdivision of the two existing parcels at 126 Sterling Place into three conforming parcels. The Board also voted to reserve the decision on the proposed single‑family dwelling until a revised interior plan removes the kitchen from the second floor.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved subdivision of 126 Sterling Place parcels (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Reserved decision on single‑family dwelling pending interior redesign (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the appointment of Stefane Torras and Alexander Miller to the Amityville Fire Department. It also confirmed the completion of probation and promotion for Thomas Rogers and Timothy Hermann. Additional approvals included a voucher abstract, temporary on‑street parking for Hidden Lakes Estates, a $7,000 historic grant, and several agency payments ranging from $5,986.97 to $52,631.25.

• Approved two new AFD members, Stefane Torras and Alexander Miller (5-0)
• Approved completion of probation and promotion for Thomas Rogers to AEO Step 1 (5-0)
• Approved completion of probation and promotion for Timothy Hermann to AEO Step 1 (5-0)
• Approved voucher abstract for July 10‑23 period (5-0)
• Approved on‑street parking for Hidden Lakes Estates residents Aug 18‑21 (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 grant to Amityville Historical Society (5-0)
• Approved $5,986.97 payment to CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (5-0)
• Approved $52,631.25 first installment to NYS Municipal Workers Compensation Alliance (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals adopted the June 26, 2025 minutes and approved eight applications. Six applications were variances for 6‑foot fences, one was a special‑exception renewal for vehicle storage, and two were rear‑yard setback variances. All motions passed with votes of 4‑0 except one fence variance approved 3‑1.

• Approved Nicholas Basilone 6‑ft fence variance (4-0)
• Approved Briny Bernard 6‑ft fence variance (4-0)
• Approved Rich Colletti 6‑ft fence variance (4-0)
• Approved Lenore Robbins 6‑ft fence variance (4-0)
• Approved Renata Rokicki 6‑ft fence variance (3-1)
• Approved Michael Schilling special‑exception renewal for vehicle storage (4-0)
• Approved Michael Turturro rear‑yard setback variance (4-0)
• Approved Kelly Murphy rear‑yard setback variance (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the June 26, 2025 minutes (4‑0). It then approved fence variance applications for Nicholas Basilone, Briny Bernard, Rich Colletti, Lenore Robbins and Renata Rokicki (the latter 3‑1). The board also approved a renewal of a special exception for vehicle storage at 123 Merrick Road (4‑0) and approved setback reductions for a sunroom at 12 Bayview Road and an awning at 248 Richmond Avenue (each 4‑0).

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Nicholas Basilone 6‑ft fence variance (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Briny Bernard 6‑ft fence variance (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Rich Colletti 6‑ft wood fence variance (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Lenore Robbins 6‑ft fence variance (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Renata Rokicki 6‑ft fence variance (3 ayes 1 nays)
• Approved Michael Schilling vehicle‑storage special‑exception renewal (4 ayes 0 nays)
• Approved Bruce Rosenburg rear‑yard setback reduction (4 ayes 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the June 23 meeting minutes and hired EMT Matthew Mallimo at $24 per hour. It granted several new and renewal landscaper licenses, approved multiple vendor payments—including $242,917.42 for health‑insurance benefits and $10,255.00 for LIRR Bike Path engineering—and adopted Introductory Local Law No. 4 amending garage‑sale rules. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved June 23 Board minutes (4‑0)
• Approved hire of EMT Matthew Mallimo, $24/hr (4‑0)
• Approved new and renewal landscaper licenses (4‑0)
• Approved payment of $242,917.42 to NYS Employee Health Ins. (4‑0)
• Approved payment of $10,255.00 to Nelson & Pope for LIRR Bike Path engineering (4‑0)
• Approved Introductory Local Law No. 4 to amend garage‑sale regulations (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the application for an additional wall sign at 152‑154 Merrick Road, requiring the lettering color to be changed to Georgian Brick and the sign to be removed if the business closes or relocates.

• Approved June 5, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5‑0)
• Approved wall sign for Yoga Anand Ashram at 152‑154 Merrick Rd, with stipulation to change lettering color to Georgian Brick and remove sign if business closes (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and granted a one‑year extension on Paul Muhs' prior approval. It also approved five fence variance applications and two special‑exception renewals, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Zoning Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved one‑year extension for Paul Muhs (5-0)
• Approved 4‑foot front‑yard fence variance for William Schafer (5-0)
• Approved 6‑foot vinyl fence variance for Nephala Deabreu (5-0)
• Approved five‑foot fence with lattice top for Frederick M. Smith (5-0)
• Approved rear‑yard fence variance for William Young (5-0)
• Approved renewal of special exception for Ryan Fallot’s two‑family dwelling (5-0)
• Approved maintenance of special exception for Christine Crosby‑Brown’s parent‑child dwelling (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hired four EMTs and one paramedic with residency waivers. It also approved summer beach hires, multiple new and renewal landscaping licenses, and a series of village payments. The Board held and closed a public hearing and then approved Introductory Local Law No. 3 amending stop‑work order provisions. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved hire of four EMTs at $24/hr with residency waivers (4‑0‑0)
• Approved hire of paramedic Jacqueline DeBruin at $32/hr with residency waivers (4‑0‑0)
• Approved summer beach hires for 2025 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved new landscaper licenses for six firms (4‑0‑0)
• Approved renewal of landscaper licenses for ten firms (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Introductory Local Law No. 3 amending stop‑work order rules (4‑0‑0)
• Approved payment of $243,098.30 to NYS Employee Health Insurance Account (4‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the May 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then granted extensions for four projects: 21 Greene Avenue, the Amityville Music Hall façade, Minish Patel’s Broadway façade program, and Brian Cheung’s Broadway façade renovation. All extension motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved May 1, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5‑0)
• Approved extension for 21 Greene Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved extension for Amityville Music Hall façade (5‑0)
• Approved extension for Minish Patel 250‑256 Broadway façade program (5‑0)
• Approved extension for 229‑233 Broadway (Brian Cheung) façade renovation (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Amityville Board of Trustees unanimously approved a series of items, including a $249,344.90 payment for New York State employee health insurance benefits. They also approved three new fire department members with residency waivers, a voucher abstract for May 8‑21, on‑street parking for three vehicles at 164 South Bayview Ave., and a budget swap moving $14,000 from beach concession maintenance to court‑contractual services. Additional approvals covered a police child‑passenger‑safety training request, a local‑law hearing on stop‑work orders, and a public‑works budget modification for traffic lights.

• Approved May 12 Board minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved three new AFD members and two residency waivers (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Voucher Abstract for May 8‑21, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved on‑street parking for three vehicles at 164 South Bayview Ave. (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved NYS Employee Health Insurance payment of $249,344.90 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved budget modification moving $14,000 from Beach Concession Maintenance to Court‑Contractual Services (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Police Department Training Request 2025‑8 for Child Passenger Safety Technician (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved public hearing on June 23 for Introductory Local Law No. 3 (stop‑work orders) (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It approved variances for fence installations at 19 Hildreth Court and 280 Ocean Avenue, approved a use variance and storage renewal for 52 Maple Place, and approved a variance for a deck and roof at 24 Lebrun Avenue with conditions. The board reserved a decision on the S.E. Properties special‑exception renewal and denied the special‑exception renewal for 11 Bayview Ave. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved April 30, 2025 board minutes (5‑0)
• Reserved decision on S.E. Properties special‑exception renewal (5‑0)
• Approved fence variance for 19 Hildreth Court (5‑0)
• Approved fence maintenance variance for 280 Ocean Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved use variance and storage renewal for 52 Maple Place (5‑0)
• Approved deck and roof variance for 24 Lebrun Avenue (3‑2‑1 abstain)
• Denied special‑exception renewal for 11 Bayview Ave (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It denied a new on‑street parking license for Donald Price and approved several business licenses, while tabling the Sophia’s restaurant parking issue. The board also approved a commercial tax settlement for 321 Broadway, a $2,000 budget reallocation, and a purchase of waterproof turnout gear for the fire department.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Denied on‑street parking license for Donald Price, 24 Ketcham Ave (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Cabaret‑New license for Angelo’s Little Italy, 221 Broadway (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled Cabaret‑Renewal license for Sophia’s, 77 Merrick Rd (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved tow‑truck license for JDG Repairs, Inc., 127 Merrick Rd (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved commercial tax settlement for 321 Broadway (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved budget modification: increase Uniform Purchase $2,000, decrease Vehicle Repair $2,000 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved purchase of waterproof turnout gear for fire department (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The application to build a one‑story restaurant and winery at 292 Merrick Road was presented and discussed, but no motion or vote on approval was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 3, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several variances and special exceptions, including an 8‑foot fence near the high school and a mixed‑use laundromat with apartments. It also renewed a parent‑child residence and reserved a decision on another application. All approvals were recorded with vote tallies.

• Approved 8' fence variance for Casey Di Gaudio (4-1)
• Approved mixed-use special exception for Bi Lang Wang (5-0)
• Approved 6' fence variance for Richard Cassaro (5-0)
• Approved parent‑child residence renewal for Kathleen Marren (5-0)
• Reserved decision on Satya Kaur application (5-0)
• Approved pool variance for Nicholas Bufinsky (5-0)
• Approved shed variances for Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club (4-0, Chair recused)
• Approved 6' fence variance for Richard Cassaro (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the tentative 2025‑2026 budget totaling $21,346,983. It also approved numerous licenses, contracts and payments, denied a requested on‑street parking placement, and authorized a $6,500 fireworks display contract. All motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved the 2025‑2026 Village budget of $21,346,983 (5‑0)
• Denied on‑street parking request for Joseph Fontana, 38 Bedell Place (5‑0)
• Approved Steven Zacharevitz as new AFD member, Dauntless Hose #2 (5‑0)
• Approved two new landscaper licenses and 21 renewal applications (5‑0)
• Approved contract with American Fireworks Display LLC for $6,500 fireworks show (5‑0)
• Approved voucher abstract for April 10‑23, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved temporary sign for CIDA Bridal Atelier at 9A Ireland Pl. (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑04‑28‑01 authorizing Mayor to sign sublease amendment for 241 Broadway (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a series of appointments, resolutions, and policies. Key actions included appointing standing and liaison committees, confirming mayoral and deputy mayor appointments, and adopting resolutions on mileage reimbursement, staff training, meeting schedules, and banking arrangements. All items passed with unanimous votes except the deputy mayor appointments, where the Mayor abstained.

• Approved standing committee appointments (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved liaison appointments to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, etc. (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved mayoral appointments for Village Attorney, Associate Justice, etc. (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved deputy mayor appointments; Mayor abstained (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved mileage allowance resolution (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved staff training resolution (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved regular meeting schedule and special meeting dates (5 ayes, 0 abstain)
• Approved banking designations, $15 M limits, and signature authority (5 ayes, 0 abstain)

Planning Board

The Board approved the March 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the application for a 2‑car detached garage at 93 Sterling Place, also by a 5‑0 vote, with two stipulations regarding siding, roofing colors and lighting review. No other items were considered.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2‑car detached garage at 93 Sterling Place with stipulations (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a $150,000 contract with Emphasis Design for downtown branding and wayfinding (4 ayes, 1 abstain). It also approved numerous appointments, licenses, payments and a $2,500 grant application, and tabled a request to close Greene Avenue for a Cinco de Mayo event.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of William R. Angelone to AFD Fire Police (5-0)
• Approved appointment of five part‑time Fire Inspectors/Marshals (5-0)
• Approved multiple landscaping and automotive licenses (5-0)
• Approved payment of $240,556.20 for NYS Employee Health Insurance (5-0)
• Approved mayor to sign a $2,500 grant application for FY26 CDSG (5-0)
• Approved award of up to $150,000 to Emphasis Design for branding, wayfinding and signage (4-0-1)
• Tabled request to close Greene Avenue for a Cinco de Mayo party (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several special exceptions for tire and dumpster storage, granted a variance to reduce a front‑yard setback, renewed a two‑family dwelling exception, and approved extensions for two property owners, including a 180‑day extension for 550 Broadway. All motions carried with unanimous 5‑aye votes. One variance request for increased building height was denied.

• Approved February Zoning Board minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Roberto Aracena special exception for outdoor tire storage (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Anthony Forte special exception for outdoor dumpster storage (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Jason Bonetti variance to reduce front‑yard setback (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Carole & Edy Bichotte renewal of special exception for two‑family dwelling (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved one‑year extension for Scott W. Erath (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 180‑day extension for Joseph F. Buzzell (550 Broadway) (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Denied Vincent and Carolyn Franco variance to increase maximum height (5 ayes, 0 nays)