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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board to approve Budget Amendment #13 to 2025‑2026 village budget

The East Williston Board of Trustees will vote on several routine items, including approval of minutes from June meetings and a check register report. The board will consider Budget Amendment #13 to the 2025‑2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer. It will also authorize up to $2,000 for GIS staff training by H2M Engineering. A public comment period will address a code modification related to work in the village right‑of‑way.

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AGENDA Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday July 13, 2026 -- 7:30PM A. Call to Order Verification of Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes & Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the minutes from the June 8, 2026 Board of Trustee meeting and the June 29, 2026 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated July 13, 2026.” 3. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment #13 to the 2025-2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”. 4. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to H2M Engineering for GIS staff training”. C. Reports Mayor Parente East Williston Public Library Recreation Deputy Mayor Gallo East Williston Little League Department of Public Works EW Fire Department Trustee Iannone Village Justice Court report for June 2026 - No court in July East Williston Seniors’ next meeting is September 17 Trustee Vaidya Beautification Vegetation Management for Traffic Safety Committee Trustee Simone Building Department Zoning Board & Planning Board Village Clerk Emergency Management Plan updated by JD NCPD monthly report for June 2026 The next Board of Trustees meeting is August 10, 2026 at 7:30pm Village Attorney D. Public Comment Code modification related to work in the village right-of-way
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board to approve $7,470 truck repair for 1998 International Truck

The East Williston Board of Trustees will consider two recommended motions. The first motion is to approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated June 29, 2026. The second motion is to approve repairs to a 1998 International Truck at a cost of $7,470.00.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved check register and a $7,470 truck repair contract

The Board of Trustees approved the Check Register by Check Date Report. It also approved a $7,470.00 contract with Long Island Welding to repair the DPW 1998 Ford International truck. The meeting was then closed by unanimous vote.

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EAST WILLISTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING June 29, 2026 AT 7:00PM A. Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated June 29, 2026.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the repairs of the 1998 International Truck repair in the amount of $7,470.00
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Page 1 of 1 MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON Monday, June 29, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in Village Hall, at 2 Prospect Street, on Monday, June 29, 2026. Mayor Parente, and Trustees Iannone, Vaidya & Simone, Jeff Blinkoff (Village Attorney), Joanna Palumbo (Village Clerk), Jared Mandel (Building Inspector), Elissa Jansen (Deputy Village Clerk). Also present were Vivian (reported from the Long Island Press, EWFD 2 nd Assistant Chief Kevin Mulrooney & Logan from Troop 200. Deputy Mayor Gallo arrived at 7:47pm. Call to order at 7:03pm A motion that the Board of Trustee s approve the Check Register by Check Date Report dated June 29, 2026, was made by Mayor Parente, seconded by Trustee Iannone. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal by Long Island Welding in the amount of $7,470.00 to repair the DPW 1998 Ford International truck was made by Mayor Parente, seconded by Trustee Vaidya. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion to go into Executive Session at 8:0 2pm to discuss personnel and legal matters was made by Trustee Vaidya, seconded by Mayor Parente. A motion to come out of Executive Session at 8: 58pm was made by Trustee Vaidya, seconded by Trustee Iannone. No actions were taken. General matters discussed were: • GIS mapping update • EWFD Chiefs regarding change in the building code outlawing the use of certain l [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board will award paving contract to John McGowan & Sons

The East Williston Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting and several motions. Decisions include approving two block party requests, setting the auction and garage‑sale permit fee at $20.00 per day, designating Metropolitan Commercial Bank as an additional official depository, awarding a paving contract to John McGowan & Sons, and approving Budget Amendment #12 to the 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting will also include reports from the mayor, deputy mayor, trustees and village attorney.

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✓ Decided: Board awards paving contract to John McGowan & Sons and adopts budget amendment

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a paving contract with John McGowan & Sons Inc. of Sea Cliff, NY. It also adopted Budget Amendment #1 to the 2025‑2026 budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer. Additional actions included terminating the contract with 4T’s Tree, setting the auction permit fee at $20 per day, and designating Metropolitan Commercial Bank as an additional official depository.

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Page 1 of 1 AGENDA Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday June 8, 2026 -- 7:30 PM A. Call to Order Verification of Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes & Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the minutes from the May 11, 2026 Board of Trustee meeting be approved.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated June 8, 2026.” 3. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees ratify the approval for a block party request for Andrews Road & Downing Street (between Wheatley & Andrews) for June 13, 2026 submitted by Michelle Cavallaro/Brunjes. 4. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve a block party request for Glenmore & High (between Roslyn & Bengeyfield for July 25, 2026 submitted by Jessica Paulsen. 5. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees set the fee for Auctions & Garage Sales permit at $20.00/day. 6. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees designate Metropolitan Commercial Bank as an additional official depository of all money received by the Village.” 7. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees award the paving contract to John McGowan & Sons 8. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment #12 to the 2025-2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”. C. Reports Mayor Parente East Williston Public Library Recreation Deputy Mayor Gallo East Williston Little Leag [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON June 8, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30pm at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York. The Board members present were Mayor Parente, Trustees Daniel Simone, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Jeff Blinkoff, Deputy Clerk Elssa Jansen, Treasurer Scott Cunningham and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Additionally, East Williston Fire Commissioner Pat Theodore and Ex -Chief Peter Batterson were in attendance. There was a discussion about a possible change to the fire department’s alarm system / month monitoring and annual maintenance . The discussion ended that Village Counsel would review the current and proposed contracts. A motion that the proposal by M. Ramirez Tree Company be approved for two emergency tree removals was made by Mayor Parente and seconded by Trustee Iannone. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Parente and seconded by Trustee Iannone to authorize Village Counsel to prepare and send a letter to 4T’s Tree advising that the company is in breach of its contract with the Village and that the Village is terminating the contract. The motion was passed unanimously. The business meeting was then followed by the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Will [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board to approve Budget Amendment #11 to the 2025‑2026 village budget

The Board of Trustees will consider several routine actions, including approving the minutes from April 6 and April 27, 2026, and adopting the new employee handbook. It will set a $75 fee plus a $500 refundable deposit for tree‑removal denial appeals to the Zoning Board. The Board will also vote on Budget Amendment #11 to the 2025‑2026 adopted budget and approve payment of SCAR refund claims totaling $8,214.88. After reports from village officials, the meeting will open for public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget amendment and other key measures

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April meetings, the May 11 check‑register report, and a $75 tree‑removal appeal fee with a $500 refundable deposit. It also adopted the employee handbook and sexual‑harassment policy, approved Budget Amendment #11 to the 2025‑2026 budget, authorized payment of $8,214.88 in SCAR refund claims, and set the village‑wide tag‑sale date for August 29, 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

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Page 1 of 1 AGENDA Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday May 11, 2026 -- 7:30 PM A. Call to Order Verification of Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes & Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the minutes from the April 6, 2026 Board of Trustee meeting and the April 27, 2026 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated May 11, 2026.” 3. Recommended Motion: That the Board of Trustees sets the fee for a tree removal denial appeal to the Zoning Board at $75.00 for the application, together with a $500.00 refundable deposit. 4. Recommended Motion: That the Board of Trustees adopt the Employee handbook dated May 11, 2026. 5. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment # 11 to the 2025 -2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”. 6. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve payment of the SCAR refund claims listed on this Abstract dated May 11, 2026, in the total amount of $8,214.88.” C. Reports Mayor Parente East Williston Public Library Recreation Deputy Mayor Gallo East Williston Little League Department of Public Works EW Fire Department Trustee Iannone Village Justice Court report for April 2026 East Williston Seniors’ next meeting is Thursday, May 21 Trustee Vaidya Beautification Vegetation Management for Traffic Safety Committe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON May 11, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston was held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:30pm at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York. The Board members present were Mayor Parente, Trustees Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Jeff Blinkoff, Deputy Clerk Elssa Jansen, Treasurer Scott Cunningham and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Also in attendance were John Ingrham and Michael Savarese from D&B Engineers. There was a discussion about the water operator’s license/certification for the three DPW workers. A motion to go into Executive Session at 7:14pm to discuss a legal matter was made by Trustee Vaidya, seconded by Mayor Parente. A motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:18pm was made by Trustee Vaidya, seconded by Trustee Simone. No actions were taken. The business meeting was then followed by t he regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston commenced . Resident Phil Chappo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting commenced at 7:30pm MOTIONS A motion that the minutes from the April 6 , 2026 Board of Trustee meeting and the April 20, 2026 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved was made by Trustee Iannone and seconded by Trustee Vaidya. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Boa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 20, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board to approve $211,452.96 purchase of new fire‑fighter equipment

The East Williston Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to override the Tax Cap for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. It will vote to approve the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget and a Budget Amendment #10. The board will also consider appointments and three contract proposals, including a $211,452.96 purchase of SCBA units for the fire department.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 2026‑2027 budget and tax‑cap override

The Board of Trustees approved a tax‑cap override for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year and designated the action as a Type II SEQRA review, both unanimously. The 2026‑2027 tentative budget and Budget Amendment #10 to the 2025‑2026 budget were also approved unanimously. Additional unanimous approvals included the mayor’s appointment to the library board and several vendor contracts totaling $216,680.96.

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EAST WILLISTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING April 20, 2026 AT 7:00PM A. PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees consider a local law to override the Tax Cap for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget”. B. BUDGET APPROVAL Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget as presented”. C. Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated April 20, 2026.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment #10 to the 2025-2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”. 3. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee appointment Thomas Preis to the library board for a 5-year term. 4. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the proposal by Wendel Home Center in the amount of $3,800.00 for a new front door to the East Williston Fire Department (grant reimbursable) 5. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the proposal by A. Borra electric in for lighting to the Exempt’s Museum in the amount of $1,428.00. (grant reimbursable) 6. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the proposal by South Shore Fire & Safety for replacing outdated SCBA units in the amount of $211,452.96. (partially grant reimbursable)
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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON Monday, April 20, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in Village Hall, at 2 Prospect Street, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Gallo and Trustees Iannone, Vaidya & Simone, Jeff Blinkoff (Village Attorney), Joanna Palumbo (Village Clerk) Scott Cunningham (Village Treasurer) & Elissa Jansen (Deputy Village Clerk) were present. Resident Mike Guglielmo. Call to order at 7:11pm PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Parente opened the public hearing to consider a Local Law Amending Chapter 129 entitled “Taxation” to include a new Article V entitled “Tax Cap Override” to the Village Code. Having no questions from the Board or the audience, Mayor Parente closed the public hearing. A motion to approve overriding the “Tax Cap for the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget was made by Mayor Parente, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gallo. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion to approve identifying the action as a Type II for purposes of SEQRA having no significant impact on the environment and required no further action under SEQRA was made by Mayor Parente, seconded by Trustee Vaidya. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 tentative budget was made by Mayor Parente, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gallo. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Trustee Vaidya, s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Board of Trustee

East Williston Board of Trustees to vote on 2026-2027 budget and tax cap override

The Board of Trustees will hold a reorganization meeting to approve the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and consider overriding the tax cap. The meeting also includes mayoral appointments and the adoption of organizational resolutions for village operations.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a tax‑cap‑override amendment to the Village Code

The Board unanimously adopted a Local Law amending Chapter 129 to add Article V, a Tax Cap Override, with a public hearing set for April 20, 2026. The Mayor also moved to close the FY 2026/27 budget public hearing, which passed unanimously. Additional unanimous actions included approving mayoral appointments, the GIS subscription, and Budget Amendment #9.

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Page 1 of 3 Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Reorganization Meeting April 6, 2026 ~ 7:30pm A. CALL TO ORDER Verification of a Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance A. PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve overriding the “Tax Cap for the 2026-2027 Fiscal year budget”. B. BUDGET APPROVAL Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget as presented”. C. RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 1. Mayoral Appointments Recommended Motion: Appointments “that the Board of Trustees approved the appointment of the following positions and names: (Exhibit A) 2. Organizational Resolutions Recommended Motion: Appointments “that the Board of Trustees accept the following resolutions: Be it Resolved, 1. That in the absence of the mayor or in his/her inability to act, the deputy mayor be and is hereby authorized to assume all the responsibilities and perform all the duties of the mayor of said Village as are provided by law; 2. That the Board of Trustees designates The Mineola-Williston Times as the Official Newspaper of the Village; 3. That the Board of Trustees designates the second Monday of each month as the regular meeting date for the Board of Trustees beginning with a business meeting at 7:00pm and the formal board meeting to begin at 7:30pm; 4. That the Board of Trustees designates the last Monday of every month as the business meeting date for the Board of Trustees to begin at 7:00pm; [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON April 6, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston was held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York. The Board members present were Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Anthony Gallo, Trustees Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Steve Leventhal, Deputy Clerk Elssa Jansen, Treasurer Scott Cunningham and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. At 7:24pm a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters was made by Trustee Vaidya and seconded by Mayor Parente. The motion passed unanimously. At 7:31pm a motion to come out of Executive Session was made was made by Trustee Vaidya and seconded by Mayor Parente. The motion passed unanimously. No actions were taken. The business meeting was then followed by t he regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston commenced . Resident Mitch Pitnick led the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting commenced at 7:33pm Mayor Parente indicated that as proposed, the budget would pierce the tax cap by 2.345%. A formal vote of the budget will also be held on April 20, 2026. She further indicated that the NYS Comptroller, Tom Di Naploi, recently made a statement that local governments should consider piercing the tax cap to stay in line with cost- of-living [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 30, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board will vote to approve Budget Amendment #8 to the 2025‑2026 budget

The Board of Trustees will consider two motions. The first motion is to approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated March 30, 2026. The second motion is to approve Budget Amendment #8 to the 2025‑2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer.

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EAST WILLISTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING March 30, 2026 AT 7:00PM A. Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated March 30, 2026.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment #8 to the 2025-2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”.
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board will consider $18,700 GIS services contract with H2M Architects & Engineers.

The East Williston Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal for GIS mapping services costing $18,700. They will also approve the February and March check register reports, adopt minutes from prior meetings, accept fire department LOSAP points, and consider Budget Amendment #7 and a policy on commercial use of village facilities. Reports from the mayor, deputy mayor, trustees, and village attorney will be presented.

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Page 1 of 1 AGENDA Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday March 9, 2026 -- 7:30 PM A. Call to Order Verification of Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance B. Swearing In Ceremony of newly appointed Trustee Dan Simone C. Approval of Minutes & Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee s consider the proposal by H2M Architects & Engineers for GIS services to map the surface water infrastructure, water distribution system and trees on village property, street signs and fire hydrants in the amount of $18,700.00. 2. Recommended Motion: “that the minutes from the February 9 , 2026 Board of Trustee meeting and the February 23, 2026 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved.” 3. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated February 23, 2026.” 4. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated March 9, 2026.” 5. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees accept the 2025 East Williston Fire Department LOSAP points; 33 members with over 50 service award points.” 6. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve Budget Amendment #7 to the 2025- 2026 adopted budget as proposed by the Village Treasurer”. 7. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the policy regarding use by a commercial entity or other person or entity of Village facilities”. D. Reports Mayor Parente East Williston Pu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Board of Trustee

Village proposes $2.4 M tax levy and $99.42 tax rate for 2026‑27

The Board of Trustees will consider the preliminary 2026‑2027 budget for the Village of East Williston. The budget projects total general‑fund revenues of $3,387,596 and expenditures of $3,387,596, resulting in a tentative tax levy of $2,424,179 and a tax rate of $99.4154. It includes major allocations such as $400,000 for CHIPS roadwork, $1,080,000 for water purchases, $175,000 transferred to the Library Fund, and a $35,000 principal payment on the serial bond.

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2026-2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON EAST WILLISTON, NY 11596 March 5, 2026 ADJUSTED PROPOSED ACCOUNT ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ACCOUNT NAME Number 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND REVENUES Real Property Taxes 1001 2,179,657 2,323,232 2,424,179 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS) 1081 - 9,116 9,298 Penalties on Taxes 1090 3,898 6,000 6,000 Utilities Tax 1130 47,371 40,000 43,500 Cable TV Franchise Fees 1170 35,667 37,000 35,250 Clerk's Fees (Incl Landscaper Fees) 1255 21,515 16,000 21,250 Parking Fees 1720 6,775 7,500 7,500 Recreation / Tennis 2001 56,077 57,500 52,000 Zoning Fees 2110 3,295 3,500 4,500 Interest on Cash Balances 2401 29,071 26,500 27,334 Permits 2550 146,839 140,000 131,500 Street Opening Permits 2560 7,000 13,500 16,500 Fines - Justice Court 2610 37,658 32,500 26,000 Minor Sales 2655 : 2,500 1,000 Insurance Recoveries 2680 3,227 2 = Grants/Aid from Local Governments 2706 6,978 22,500 13,000 Unclassified Revenues 2770 : 2,000 1,000 AIM - NY State Aid/Revenue Sharing 3001 16,683 16,683 16,683 Mortgage Recording Tax 3005 29,205 45,000 38,250 Other State Aid 3089 49,360 29,102 29,102 CHIPS - Roadwork 3501 19,870 27,000 400,000 FEMA - Federal Aid 4489 87,679 50,000 26,000 Inter-fund Transfer - Permanent Fund T-5031 25,558 12,500 12,750 Inter-fund Transfer - Water Fund F-5031 50,000 50,000 45,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 9014 411,996 : = TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES $3,275,379 $2,969,633 $3,387,596 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2025-2026 2026-202 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Board of Trustee

✓ Decided: Board approved fire department window replacement and started public‑works bidding

The Board unanimously approved a $7,830 contract with Window World of Long Island to replace windows on the second floor of the East Williston Fire Department. It also unanimously authorized the start of procurement, including competitive bids, for a public works project outlined by West Side Engineering, PC. A unanimous motion directed the Board to hold a public hearing on a local law requiring utility companies to resurface roads they open. Additionally, the Board entered and exited executive session and closed the meeting by unanimous vote.

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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON Monday, February 23, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in Village Hall, at 2 Prospect Street, on Monday, February 23, 2026. Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Gallo and Trustees Dunne, Iannone, & Vaidya, Jeff Blinkoff (Village Attorney) , Joanna Palumbo (Village Clerk) and resident Daniel Simone were present. Scott Cunningham (Village Treasurer) & Elissa Jansen (Deputy Village Clerk) were present virtually. Call to order at 7:05pm A motion that the Board of Trustee s approve the proposal for new windows on the second floor of the East Williston Fire Department b y Window World of Long Island in the amount of $7,830.00 (fully refundable by the 2024 NC CRP grant). The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees authorizes and directs the commencement of all necessary procurement measures including the solicitation of competitive bids for a public works project, as outlined in the bid package prepared by West Side Engineering, PC. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees hold a public hearing to consider a local law amending the Code as needed to confirm that whenever a utility company or similar entity (entity) opens a road within the Village in the course of its work the entity shall be required to resurface the road from curb-to curb, or if no curbs are on the road from one side of the road to th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Board of Trustee

Village trustees approve three local laws to update code language

The East Williston Board of Trustees unanimously approved three local laws to amend the Village Code. The changes clarify language regarding sidewalk liability, garage sales, and fence height restrictions. The board also discussed potential changes to SEQRA regulations.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts three local laws on sidewalks, garage sales, and fences

The Board approved Local Law 1, amending Village Code Chapter 121 to shift sidewalk repair liability to homeowners. It also approved Local Law 2, repealing the household‑goods auction article and limiting garage sales to moves or ownership changes, and Local Law 3, allowing six‑foot fences at certain lot lines. Additionally, the Board adopted Budget Amendment #6 to the 2025‑2026 budget and approved the meeting minutes and check register report. All motions passed unanimously.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON NASSAU COUNTY , NEW YORK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x East Williston Village Hall 2 Prospect Street East Williston , New York February 9, 2026 7:30 P.M. * * * * * * TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 A P P E A R A N C E S: BONNIE L.S. PARENTE , Mayor ANTHONY GALLO , Deputy Mayor JAMES L. IANNONE , Trustee RUSHI VAIDYA , Trustee JEFFREY BLINKOFF , Village Attorney SCOTT CUNNINGHAM , Treasurer JOANNA E. PALUMBO , Village Clerk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2-9-26 MAYOR PARENTE : Rocky , would you lead us in the Pledge ? MR. PANETTA : Sure. (WHEREUPON , the Pledge of Allegiance was recited ). MAYOR PARENTE : Raffaela is excused , she had a work event that she had to attend . We have a court reporter because we have three public hearing s on the agenda . We'll do the first one, I'll read it. It's for the consideration of a local law amending Village Code Chapter 121 entitled Streets and Public Places, Article III entitled Encroachments , Care of Sidewalk s. That change s because of a meeting that some of us attend ed about a year ago where a speak er on insurance pointed out that that language has to be very specific in a code to appropriate ly transfer liability for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON February 9, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York, to discuss the 2026/27 fiscal year budget. The Board members present were Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Anthony Gallo, Trustees Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Jeff Blinkoff, Treasurer Scott Cunningham and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Also present were Daniel Simone and Harry Yeun. The Village Treasurer, Scott Cunningham, presented the Board with the preliminary 26/27 FY budget. The Business meeting was then followed by the Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston at 7:30 pm. The Board members present were Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Anthony Gallo, Trustees Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Jeff Blinkoff, Treasurer Scott Cunningham and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Also present were Mr. & Mrs. Chappo, Rocky Panetta, Michael Guglielmo, Daniel Simone, Harry Yeun and Joseph Cav Scott, a reporter from the Mineola-Williston Times. Mayor Parente verified a quorum of the Board and Rocky Panetta led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Parente opened the public hearing to consider a Local Law amending Vi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 26, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board considers garage door and water report contracts

The Board of Trustees will review a check register and two service proposals. Decisions include funding for a fire department museum garage door and the preparation of the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $6,500 fire department museum garage door

The Board unanimously approved a $6,500 proposal from Becker Garage Door Co. Inc. for a new all‑weather glass garage door for the auxiliary fire department museum, to be reimbursed by the 2024 NC CRP grant. It also approved the Check Register by Check Date report and a $2,400 contract with D&B Engineers and Architects for the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report. The Board entered and exited executive sessions twice and closed the meeting unanimously.

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EAST WILLISTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING January 26, 2026 AT 7:00PM A. Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated December 29, 2025.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the consider the proposal for a new all-weather glass garage door for the auxiliary fire department museum by Becker Garage Door Co. Inc. in the amount of $6,500.00. (to be reimbursed by the 2024 NC CRP grant) 3. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustee approve the proposal submitted by D&B Engineers and Architects for preparing the 2025 Annual Water Quality Report in the amount of $2,400.00.
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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON Monday, January 26, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in Village Hall, at 2 Prospect Street, on Monday, January 26, 2026. Mayor Parente, Deputy Mayor Gallo and Trustees Dunne, Iannone, & Vaidya , Jeff Blinkoff (Village Attorney) and Joanna Palumbo (Village Clerk) were present. Scott Cunningham (Village Treasurer) & Elissa Jansen (Deputy Village Clerk) were present virtually. Call to order at 7:00pm A motion to go into Executive Session at 7:35pm was made by Bonnie Parente and seconded by Deputy Mayor Gallo. The motion was passed unanimously. There was a discussion pertaining to a water bill for a resident that is in dispute. No action taken. A motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:47pm was made by Trustee Iannone and seconded by Trustee Dunne. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated January 27, 2026, was made by Mayor Parente and seconded by Trustee Vaidya . The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal for a new all-weather glass garage door for the auxiliary fire department museum by Becker Garage Door Co. Inc. in the amount of $6,500.00. (to be reimbursed by the 2024 NC CRP grant). The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal submitted by D&B Engine [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Trustee

Board will approve minutes from Dec 8 & Dec 29, 2025 meetings

The Board will consider approval of the minutes from the December 8 and December 29, 2025 meetings and the Check Register by Check Date report dated January 12, 2025. The agenda also lists routine reports from the mayor, deputy mayor, fire department, Little League, public works, trustees, the village clerk, and the village attorney.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the December meeting minutes

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the December 8 and December 29, 2025 meetings. They also approved the Check Register by Check Date report dated January 12, 2026. The meeting was then closed by unanimous vote.

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Page 1 of 1 AGENDA Village of East Williston Board of Trustees Meeting Monday January 12, 2026 -- 7:30 PM A. Call to Order Verification of Quorum & Pledge of Allegiance B. Approval of Minutes & Motions 1. Recommended Motion: “that the minutes from the December 8 , 2025 Board of Trustee meeting and the December 29, 2025 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved.” 2. Recommended Motion: “that the Board of Trustees approve the Check Register by Check Date report dated January 12, 2025.” C. Reports Mayor Parente Deputy Mayor Gallo East Williston Fire Department report East Williston Little League Department of Public Works Trustee Dunne Library report Recreation Committee report / Centennial Committee report Trustee Iannone Village Justice Court report for November 2024 East Williston Seniors next meeting is Thursday, January 15th Trustee Vaidya Beautification Vegetation Management for Traffic Safety Committee Village Clerk NCPD monthly report for December 2025 Building Department report December 2025 The next Board of Trustee meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2026 at 7:30pm Village Attorney D. Public Comment
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Page 1 of 2 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON January 12, 2026 A business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall, 2 Prospect Street, East Williston, New York. The Board members present were Deputy Mayor Anthony Gallo, and Trustees Rafaella Dunne, Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Steven Leventhal, Esq., Treasurer Scott Cunningham, and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Mayor Bonnie Parente was absent. No motions were made, and no actions were taken. General topics discussed included: Upcoming centennial events. The Business meeting was then followed by the Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Williston at 7:30 pm. Deputy Mayor Anthony Gallo, and Trustees Rafaella Dunne, Rushi Vaidya, and James Iannone. Also in attendance were Village Counsel Steven Leventhal, Esq., Treasurer Scott Cunningham, and Village Clerk Joanna Palumbo. Mayor Parente arrived at 7:42pm. Deputy Mayor Gallo verified a quorum of the Board and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTIONS A motion that the minutes from the December 8, 2025 Board of Trustee meeting and the December 29, 2025 Board of Trustee business meeting be approved was made by Trustee Vaidya and seconded by Trustee Dunne. The motion was passed unanimously. A motion that the Boa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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