Hempstead public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board Agenda
The Hempstead Town Board is holding a meeting on December 21, 2021. The agenda includes the agenda document itself and meeting materials such as notices, resolutions, and a verbatim transcript. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda document (20211221-AGENDA.PDF)
- Meeting notices (20211221-NOTICES.PDF)
- Resolutions (20211221-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
- Verbatim transcript (20211221-VERBATIM.PDF)
The Hempstead Town Board adopted Local Law No. 78-2021 (renumbered to 9-2022) restricting parking in residential areas adjacent to Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, after a public hearing. The board also approved resolutions to request state legislation for residential parking systems in Bellerose Terrace and Elmont, amend town board procedures, adjust the 2021 Highway Fund budget, accept office equipment from Top Key Court Reporting, and schedule public hearings for January 11, 2022, on resident parking near Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital and a Cablevision franchise renewal. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Local Law No. 78-2021 (renumbered to 9-2022) restricting parking near Belmont Park (unanimous)
- Approved resolution requesting state legislation for residential parking in Bellerose Terrace and Elmont
- Approved resolution amending Hempstead Town Board procedures
- Approved resolution authorizing Highway Fund budget adjustments for 2021
- Approved resolution accepting office equipment from Top Key Court Reporting, Inc.
- Scheduled public hearing for Jan. 11, 2022 on resident parking near Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
- Scheduled public hearing for Jan. 11, 2022 on Cablevision franchise renewal
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural agenda for the Hempstead Town Board meeting on December 7, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including notices, resolutions, and a verbatim transcript. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda document (20211207-AGENDA.PDF)
- Meeting notices (20211207-NOTICES.PDF)
- Resolutions (20211207-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
- Verbatim transcript (20211207-VERBATIM.PDF)
The Hempstead Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 77-2021, opting out of allowing retail cannabis sales in the town, as permitted by New York State Cannabis Law. The board also adopted several local laws restricting parking, traffic, and other regulations in various hamlets. Several rezoning and special exception applications were granted or had decisions reserved.
- Adopted cannabis opt-out law (Local Law 77-2021) unanimously
- Adopted parking restriction laws in multiple hamlets (Local Laws 71-76, 75-2021)
- Adopted handicapped parking law (Resolution 1467-2021) unanimously
- Granted special exception for auto body shop in Garden City (Resolutions 1469-1470-2021)
- Reserved decision on Bolla Oil gas station rezoning in Roosevelt
- Reserved decision on Island Park rezoning applications (3915 Austin Blvd, Ocean Marina)
- Approved administrative resolutions including budget amendments and contracts
Town Board Agenda
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (notices, resolutions, and verbatim transcript). No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda document
- Meeting notices
- Resolutions document
- Verbatim transcript
The Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and unanimously adopted four local laws: Local Law No. 67-2021 (parking restrictions in Merrick and Roosevelt), Local Law No. 68-2021 (parking/standing prohibitions in Floral Park, Merrick, Roosevelt, Woodmere), Local Law No. 69-2021 (arterial stops in Hewlett and Wantagh), and Local Law No. 70-2021 (bus stops in Roosevelt). The board also approved numerous administrative resolutions, including bids, contracts, grants, and budget amendments, and scheduled public hearings for December 7, 2021, on several proposed local laws, including a cannabis opt-out.
- Adopted Local Law No. 67-2021 limiting parking in Merrick and Roosevelt (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 68-2021 prohibiting parking/standing in Floral Park, Merrick, Roosevelt, Woodmere (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 69-2021 establishing arterial stops in Hewlett and Wantagh (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 70-2021 establishing bus stops in Roosevelt (unanimous)
- Approved 19 parade permit resolutions for various organizations
- Awarded bid for Freightliner truck to Long Island Freightliner (Bid #35-2021)
- Awarded bid for drainage improvement at Baldwin Bowling Center to PSL Industries, Inc.
- Scheduled public hearings for Dec. 7, 2021 on cannabis opt-out and other local laws
Town Board Agenda
The provided agenda text contains only procedural placeholders for meeting materials and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. The document serves as a structural outline for the meeting rather than a detailed list of business.
The Town Board held public hearings on the proposed assessment roll for the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District and the preliminary town budget for fiscal year 2022. After hearing public comments, the board unanimously closed both hearings and adopted the assessment roll and preliminary budget via resolutions 1341-2021 and 1342-2021. The meetings were continued from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the same day.
- Adopted proposed assessment roll for Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District (Resolution 1341-2021, unanimous)
- Adopted preliminary budget for Town of Hempstead for fiscal year 2022 (Resolution 1342-2021, unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on assessment roll (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on preliminary budget (unanimous)
Town Board Agenda
The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and a list of associated meeting materials. There are no specific items, resolutions, or discussion topics detailed in the text.
The Hempstead Town Board adopted the tentative 2022 budget as the preliminary budget and scheduled a public hearing for October 20, 2021. The board also adopted four local laws regarding parking restrictions, parking prohibitions, arterial stops, and handicapped parking in various hamlets. Numerous administrative resolutions were approved, including contracts, special assessments, and CARES Act fund grants.
- Adopted 2022 Tentative Budget as Preliminary Budget, public hearing set for Oct. 20 (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 64-2021 limiting parking in Oceanside (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 65-2021 on parking/standing prohibitions in Cedarhurst and Roosevelt (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 66-2021 on arterial stops in Bellmore, East Meadow, Elmont, Inwood, Wantagh (unanimous)
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in multiple hamlets (unanimous)
- Approved 53 resolutions for special assessments on unsafe properties (unanimous)
- Awarded contracts for engineering, electric, and vehicle purchases (unanimous)
- Approved multiple CARES Act fund grants to local organizations (unanimous)
Town Board Agenda
The Hempstead Town Board adopted five local laws addressing parking limits, parking/standing prohibitions, arterial stops, left-turn prohibitions, and gross weight restrictions in various hamlets. Three items related to the Ocean Marina, LLC rezoning in Island Park were adjourned to December 7, 2021. Numerous administrative resolutions were approved, including contracts for water treatment construction and various town services.
- Adopted Local Law 59-2021 limiting parking in East Meadow, Lido Beach, Merrick, North Valley Stream, Uniondale, Wantagh (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 60-2021 on parking/standing prohibitions in Cedarhurst, East Meadow, Inwood, Lido Beach, Lynbrook, North Valley Stream, Uniondale, West Hempstead (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 61-2021 on arterial stops in Elmont, Franklin Square, Merrick, North Bellmore, North Valley Stream, Oceanside, Seaford, Wantagh, Woodmere (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 62-2021 prohibiting left turns in Merrick (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 63-2021 on gross weight restrictions in South Valley Stream (unanimous)
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in multiple hamlets (unanimous)
- Adjourned to Dec. 7, 2021: SEQR negative declaration for Ocean Avenue Marina, Inc. rezoning in Island Park
- Adjourned to Dec. 7, 2021: Ocean Marina, LLC zone change application in Island Park
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
The committee heard from attorney Barbara Lichman on legal options against the FAA, concluding a lawsuit is unlikely. They agreed to draft two letters to the FAA: one requesting a schedule for completing the Part 150 Study and making policy recommendations on glide slope, decibels, and flying over water; another responding to the FAA's denial of a representative at meetings. They also followed up with Congresswoman Rice's office, which promised to send a previously delayed letter and attend the next meeting.
- Approved July and August minutes (motion by Baessler, second by Weiss)
- Agreed to draft letter to FAA requesting Part 150 Study schedule and policy recommendations
- Agreed to draft letter to FAA responding to denial of representative attendance
- Will copy federal representatives on letters and invite Tom Suozzi to next meeting
- Congresswoman Rice's office will send letter to FAA Administrator and attend next meeting
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda for Hempstead, NY on September 9, 2021. The agenda lists only standard items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, including notices, resolutions, and a verbatim transcript. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda document
- Meeting notices
- Resolutions document
- Verbatim transcript
The Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and unanimously adopted resolutions to demolish three unsafe structures in Baldwin, Oceanside, and Uniondale, and to enact local laws on parking restrictions, arterial stops, left-turn prohibitions, school speed limits, handicapped parking, and gross weight restrictions. The board also approved a $26 million bond for settled claims, awarded multiple road reconstruction contracts, and authorized CARES Act grants to local libraries, fire departments, and villages. Several proposed local laws on street excavations were adjourned without a date.
- Adopted demolition of dwelling at 1081 Cramer Court, Baldwin (unanimous)
- Adopted demolition of dwelling at 542 Derby Dr., Oceanside (unanimous)
- Adopted demolition of barn at 701 Nostrand Ave., Uniondale (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 53-2021 parking restrictions in Uniondale and West Hempstead (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 54-2021 parking/standing prohibitions in multiple hamlets (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 55-2021 arterial stops in multiple hamlets (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 56-2021 left-turn prohibition in Merrick (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 57-2021 school speed limit on Erma and Ava Drives, East Meadow (unanimous)
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
There is no agenda provided for this meeting of the Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee met on August 30, 2021, but only four of ten villages were represented, with two villages having vacancies. No official business could be conducted due to the lack of quorum.
- No official decisions made — quorum not met
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials, such as resolutions, verbatim transcript, and notices. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda document (20210803-AGENDA.PDF)
- Resolutions document (20210803-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
- Verbatim transcript (20210803-VERBATIM.PDF)
- Notices document (20210803-NOTICES.PDF)
The Hempstead Town Board held a stated meeting on August 3, 2021, adopting seven local laws (Nos. 46-52) covering parking restrictions, arterial stops, U-turn bans, handicapped parking, school speed limits, traffic near schools, and a ban on Delta-8 THC sales. The board also approved multiple district improvements, bond resolutions, and two rezoning applications, while reserving decision on a proposed 'Play Streets' law and adjourning an excavations law to September 9, 2021.
- Adopted Local Law No. 46-2021 (parking limits in Bellmore, Merrick, Oceanside) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 47-2021 (parking/standing prohibitions in multiple hamlets) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 48-2021 (arterial stops in Merrick) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 49-2021 (U-turns prohibited in Merrick) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 50-2021 (school speed limits in Levittown) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 51-2021 (traffic regulations near schools in Baldwin, Oceanside) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 52-2021 (prohibiting sale of Delta-8 THC) unanimously
- Granted rezoning for Meadows at East Meadow LLC (senior rental complex) and 111 Hempstead Tpke (West Hempstead)
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
The Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee is holding a meeting on July 26, 2021, but no agenda has been published. The only available record is the meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussion items are listed for this session.
- No agenda published for the 2021-07-26 meeting
- Committee is the Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
- Meeting location: Hempstead, NY
- Only minutes are available for review
The committee approved the June 28, 2021 minutes and discussed ongoing efforts to engage the FAA on aircraft noise. Members agreed to research and interview aviation consulting firms, with the goal of selecting three to present to the committee. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and planning next steps.
- Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Baessler, second by Weiss)
- Agreed to research and interview aviation consulting firms, select top three for presentations
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural agenda for the Hempstead Town Board meeting on July 1, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials (verbatim transcript, notices, and resolutions) as documents. No specific items for decision or discussion are detailed.
- Agenda document (20210701-AGENDA.PDF)
- Meeting materials: verbatim transcript (20210701-VERBATIM.PDF)
- Meeting materials: notices (20210701-NOTICES.PDF)
- Meeting materials: resolutions (20210701-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
The Town Board adopted four local laws: one limiting parking in Bellmore, Elmont, and Oceanside; one prohibiting parking or standing in several hamlets; one adding arterial stops in Elmont, Franklin Square, and North Merrick; and one regulating bus stops in Oceanside. A fifth proposed law on traffic near schools in Baldwin and Oceanside was adjourned to August 3, 2021. The board also granted a rezoning application for a vacant commercial property in West Hempstead to allow residential redevelopment.
- Adopted Local Law No. 41-2021 to limit parking in Bellmore, Elmont, and Oceanside.
- Adopted Local Law No. 42-2021 to prohibit parking or standing in multiple hamlets.
- Adopted Local Law No. 43-2021 to add arterial stops in Elmont, Franklin Square, and North Merrick.
- Adopted Local Law No. 44-2021 to regulate bus stops in Oceanside.
- Adjourned the public hearing on school traffic regulations in Baldwin and Oceanside to August 3, 2021.
- Granted a rezoning application for MCRT Investments, LLC in West Hempstead from Business 'X' to Residence 'CA'.
- Approved a site plan for a warehouse in Inwood for Centerpoint Inwood, LLC.
- Authorized multiple bond resolutions for capital projects, including road construction and park improvements.
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
This meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee has no agenda available. The only guidance is to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
The committee unanimously approved the May 24, 2021 minutes and the 2021/2022 budget. Supervisor Clavin and Congresswoman Rice are drafting letters to the FAA requesting a permanent, non-voting member at monthly meetings. The committee discussed advocating for a glide slope approach at JFK, equitable flight distribution, and reinstating the EPA's noise abatement office.
- Approved the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
- Approved the 2021/2022 budget unanimously.
- Supervisor Clavin contacted federal officials to support a letter to the FAA for a permanent representative.
- Congresswoman Rice will draft a letter to the FAA supporting the request for a representative.
- Committee will explore using military airspace over water for commercial flights to reduce noise over land.
- Committee will advocate for the glide slope method and equitable flight distribution as per January ideas.
- Legislator Nicollelo's office expressed interest in advocating for reduced airplane traffic/noise.
- Congresswoman Rice will co-sponsor a bill to reinstate the EPA's Office of Noise and Abatement Control.
Town Board Agenda
The Hempstead Town Board unanimously adopted six local laws (Nos. 36-2021 through 40-2021 and one on handicapped parking) that amend the town code to regulate parking, standing prohibitions, arterial stops, firemen-only parking, gross weight restrictions, and handicapped parking in various hamlets. The board also granted two rezoning applications, reserved decisions on two other applications, and approved numerous administrative resolutions, including contracts, bids, and appointments.
- Adopted Local Law No. 36-2021 to limit parking in Elmont and Oceanside.
- Adopted Local Law No. 37-2021 to prohibit parking or standing in Bellmore, Elmont, North Bellmore, Oceanside, and Roosevelt.
- Adopted Local Law No. 38-2021 to establish arterial stops in East Meadow and Woodmere.
- Adopted Local Law No. 39-2021 to create parking for firemen only in Oceanside.
- Adopted Local Law No. 40-2021 to impose gross weight restrictions in South Hempstead and Uniondale.
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in multiple hamlets.
- Granted rezoning for 204F Realty LLC in Roosevelt and MCRT Investments LLC in West Hempstead.
- Reserved decisions on applications for Meadows at East Meadow LLC and Bolla EM Realty LLC.
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural agenda for the Hempstead Town Board meeting on May 25, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including resolutions and notices, but no specific items are described in the provided text.
- Agenda document (20210525-AGENDA.PDF)
- Resolutions document (20210525-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
- Notices document (20210525-NOTICES.PDF)
The Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and adopted five local laws covering parking restrictions in Merrick, arterial stops in Malverne and Wantagh, a 15 mph speed limit in East Atlantic Beach, handicapped parking in several communities, and peddler/solicitor license suspensions. The board reserved decision on a rezoning application for 111 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead and on a gross weight restriction in Inwood. Numerous administrative resolutions were approved, including contracts, easement reimbursements, and budget amendments.
- Adopted Local Law No. 31-2021 limiting parking in Merrick (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 32-2021 for arterial stops in Malverne and Wantagh (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 33-2021 reducing speed limit to 15 mph in East Atlantic Beach (unanimous)
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in multiple communities (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 34-2021 and 35-2021 on peddler/solicitor license suspensions (unanimous)
- Reserved decision on rezoning 111 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
- Reserved decision on gross weight restriction on Smith Street, Inwood
- Approved $18,000,808.10 transfer for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
This meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
- No agenda items listed
The committee approved the February 22, 2021 minutes and the 2021-2022 meeting calendar. Members were assigned to contact specific elected officials to ask if they will sign a letter to the FAA, after the Governor's office declined. The committee also discussed strategies for engaging the FAA and military on flight path changes, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved 2021-2022 Calendar of Meetings
- Assigned members to contact elected officials about FAA letter
Town Board Agenda
This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists only of the agenda document, meeting materials, resolutions, notices, and verbatim transcript files, with no specific decisions or discussions described.
- Agenda document (20210504-AGENDA.PDF)
- Resolutions document (20210504-RESOLUTIONS.PDF)
- Notices document (20210504-NOTICES.PDF)
- Verbatim transcript document (20210504-VERBATIM.PDF)
The Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and unanimously adopted several local laws and resolutions, including parking restrictions, arterial stops, and handicapped parking designations. It also approved two demolition petitions and granted two Baldwin applications: a modification for a convenience store and a special exception for an auto body shop. The board reserved decision on a Roosevelt gas station application until June 15, 2021.
- Adopted demolition petition for 324 Maplegrove Ave., Uniondale (unanimous)
- Adopted demolition petition for 182 Ivy St., West Hempstead (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 28-2021 parking restrictions (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 29-2021 parking/standing prohibitions (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 30-2021 arterial stops (unanimous)
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets (unanimous)
- Granted 141F Realty LLC modification for convenience store in Baldwin (unanimous)
- Granted Old Mill Estates LLC special exception for auto body shop in Baldwin (unanimous)
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
This meeting has no agenda available. The committee is not deciding or discussing any listed items, and the public is directed to review the minutes instead.
- No agenda items listed
The Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee meeting on April 26, 2021, was unable to proceed because only two members (Carl Baessler and James Vilardi) attended, lacking a quorum. No decisions were made, and no minutes were recorded.
Town Board Agenda
This agenda is largely procedural, listing the agenda and meeting materials for the April 14, 2021 Town Board meeting. The linked documents contain resolutions, verbatim transcript, and notices, but no specific items are detailed in the agenda text itself.
The Hempstead Town Board held a public meeting on April 14, 2021, and adopted four local laws related to parking and traffic regulations in various hamlets. The board also granted two zoning applications, approved numerous administrative resolutions, and scheduled public hearings for May 4, 2021. All decisions were made unanimously via roll call votes.
- Adopted revised public parking field maps in Levittown (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 24-2021 limiting parking in Franklin Square and Garden City South (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 25-2021 prohibiting parking or standing in Bellmore, East Meadow, Inwood, Wantagh (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 26-2021 on arterial stops in Baldwin, East Meadow, Woodmere, Roosevelt (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law No. 27-2021 on traffic regulations near schools in Oceanside (unanimous)
- Granted rezoning application of SSV Enterprises LLC to Marine Commercial district in Oceanside (unanimous)
- Granted rezoning application of Neil Court Realty LLC to Industrial district in Oceanside (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearings for May 4, 2021 on multiple parking and traffic proposals
Town Board Agenda
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (verbatim transcript, notices, and resolutions). No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda document
- Meeting materials: verbatim transcript, notices, resolutions
The Hempstead Town Board adopted several local laws, including restrictions on retail sales of vaping products within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, or playgrounds, and a zoning amendment limiting tobacco businesses to light manufacturing and industrial districts. The board also approved parking regulations for East Atlantic Beach and East Meadow, and granted a drive-thru application for a convenience store in West Hempstead. A proposed wireless telecommunications facilities law was adjourned without a future date.
- Adopted Local Law No. 21-2021 to limit parking in East Atlantic Beach.
- Adopted Local Law No. 22-2021 to prohibit parking or standing in East Meadow.
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in several hamlets.
- Adopted Local Law No. 23-2021 prohibiting retail sales of vaping products within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, or playgrounds.
- Adopted a resolution and zoning amendment restricting tobacco business locations to light manufacturing and industrial districts, at least 1,000 feet from schools, parks, or playgrounds.
- Adjourned without a date the proposed local law on wireless telecommunications facilities.
- Granted Bolla EM Realty, LLC approval to operate an accessory drive-thru at a convenience store and gas station in West Hempstead.
- Reserved decision on the rezoning application for Learn and Grow child care in Levittown.
Town Board Agenda
This agenda lists the items for the Hempstead Town Board meeting on March 9, 2021, but provides no details on specific actions. The only documents are the agenda, resolutions, verbatim transcript, and notices, indicating a routine procedural meeting.
- Agenda document
- Resolutions document
- Verbatim transcript
- Notices document
The Hempstead Town Board adopted three local laws restricting parking in East Meadow, Baldwin, Oceanside, and Westbury, and approved a sidewalk assessment roll. It denied a rezoning application for the Oceanside Jewish Center from Residence 'B' to Business 'X' district. The board also scheduled public hearings for March 23 on several proposed laws, including restrictions on vaping and tobacco businesses near schools.
- Adopted Local Law 18-2021 limiting parking in East Meadow (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 19-2021 prohibiting parking/standing in Baldwin, Oceanside, Westbury (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 20-2021 establishing arterial stops in Baldwin and Baldwin Harbor (unanimous)
- Adopted sidewalk assessment roll for various hamlets (unanimous)
- Denied rezoning application of Brow Ard Ave., LLC for Oceanside Jewish Center (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearings for March 23 on parking, vaping, tobacco, and wireless telecom laws
Town Board Agenda
The Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and unanimously adopted three local laws: parking limits in Elmont (Local Law 15-2021), parking/standing prohibitions in Baldwin, Elmont, Franklin Square, and Oceanside (Local Law 16-2021), and arterial stops in Baldwin (Local Law 17-2021). The board also adopted handicapped parking restrictions on public streets in several hamlets and approved a rezoning application by Broward Ave. LLC for the Oceanside Jewish Center. A separate rezoning public hearing (Case No. 30292) was adjourned to March 9, 2021. Numerous administrative resolutions were also approved, including contracts, sponsorships, and budget amendments.
- Adopted Local Law 15-2021 limiting parking in Elmont.
- Adopted Local Law 16-2021 prohibiting parking or standing in Baldwin, Elmont, Franklin Square, and Oceanside.
- Adopted Local Law 17-2021 establishing arterial stops in Baldwin.
- Adopted handicapped parking restrictions on public streets in Baldwin, Bellerose Terrace, Elmont, Franklin Square, Uniondale, and Wantagh.
- Adopted a rezoning application by Broward Ave. LLC for the Oceanside Jewish Center from Residence 'B' to Business 'X' District.
- Adjourned the public hearing for rezoning Case No. 30292 (Oceanside) to March 9, 2021.
- Approved a building permit fee cap for the Hofstra Science and Innovation Center in Uniondale.
- Awarded a bid for storm water drainage and road improvements on Marginal Road, Levittown to Metro Paving, LLC.
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
This meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee has no published agenda. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision.
The committee approved the November 23, 2020 and January 25, 2021 meeting minutes and the revised mission statement with 2021 goals, all unanimously. They also agreed to send a letter to the FAA, drafted by James Vilardi and Andrew Weiss, to elected officials for their endorsement. The meeting included a discussion with Tom Curry from Congresswoman Kathleen Rice's office about FAA engagement and noise reduction efforts.
- Approved November 23, 2020 and January 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved revised TVASNAC Mission Statement with 2021 Goals (unanimous)
- Agreed to send FAA letter to elected officials for endorsement
Town Board Agenda
This agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, including resolutions, verbatim transcript, and notices. No specific items are detailed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.
The Hempstead Town Board adopted four local laws amending the town code: parking restrictions in Point Lookout and North Valley Stream, parking/standing prohibitions in Baldwin, Point Lookout, and Uniondale, arterial stops in Elmont, Franklin Square, Oceanside, and Uniondale, and traffic regulations near schools in Franklin Square and Oceanside. The board also designated 3171 Elm Place in Wantagh as a historical landmark. Numerous resolutions were approved, including grants of CARES Act funds to libraries, fire departments, and villages, and extensions of various contracts.
- Adopted Local Law 11-2021 limiting parking in Point Lookout and North Valley Stream (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 12-2021 prohibiting parking/standing in Baldwin, Point Lookout, Uniondale (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 13-2021 establishing arterial stops in Elmont, Franklin Square, Oceanside, Uniondale (unanimous)
- Adopted Local Law 14-2021 regulating traffic near schools in Franklin Square and Oceanside (unanimous)
- Designated 3171 Elm Place, Wantagh as a Historical Landmark (unanimous)
- Approved CARES Act grants to 20 public libraries and multiple fire departments and villages
- Approved contract extensions for community development professional services
- Scheduled public hearings for February 23, 2021 on additional parking and rezoning proposals
Town Board Agenda
This agenda lists the meeting materials for the Hempstead Town Board meeting on January 25, 2021, including resolutions, verbatim transcript, and notices. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee
The committee lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. Members discussed drafting a joint letter to the FAA with federal and state officials to address aircraft noise, and agreed to prepare a draft for next month. They also heard from representatives of Senator Gillibrand and Governor Cuomo's office about improving FAA engagement.
- No formal votes due to lack of quorum
- Agreed to draft a joint letter to the FAA with elected officials' input
- Agreed to add a fourth goal: FAA staff member to join committee meetings
Town Board Agenda
The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and a list of associated documents. No specific legislative items, resolutions, or discussion topics are detailed in the text.
The Hempstead Town Board held a stated meeting on January 19, 2021, and adopted five local laws unanimously: parking restrictions in Elmont, Oceanside, and Wantagh; parking/standing prohibitions in Baldwin, Bellrose Terrace, Elmont, Roosevelt, Uniondale, and Wantagh; arterial stops in Franklin Square and Uniondale; traffic regulations near schools in Baldwin; and handicapped parking on public streets in Elmont and Wantagh. The board also adopted a SEQRA negative declaration and an amendment to the Building Zone Ordinance regarding two-family dwellings in 'BA' residence districts. Numerous administrative resolutions were approved, including contract extensions, appointments, and a resolution to request federal emergency rental assistance.
- Adopted Local Law No. 7-2021 (parking limits in Elmont, Oceanside, Wantagh) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 8-2021 (parking/standing prohibitions in Baldwin, Bellrose Terrace, Elmont, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 9-2021 (arterial stops in Franklin Square, Uniondale) unanimously
- Adopted Local Law No. 10-2021 (traffic regs near schools in Baldwin) unanimously
- Adopted handicapped parking on public streets in Elmont, Wantagh unanimously
- Adopted SEQRA negative declaration and BZO amendment for two-family dwellings in 'BA' districts unanimously
- Approved resolution to request federal emergency rental assistance (unanimous)
- Appointed Jack Libert as Chief of Staff and Joseph Nocella as Town Attorney (unanimous)
Town Board Agenda
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials (verbatim transcript, notices, and resolutions). No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
The Hempstead Town Board held a public meeting on January 5, 2021, adopting five local laws related to parking, arterial stops, bus stops, water rates, and gross weight restrictions, all by unanimous roll call votes. The board also approved numerous resolutions, including CARES Act fund transfers and budget amendments for various town departments and local entities, as well as contracts for COVID-19 HVAC upgrades and other services. All actions were approved unanimously, with no public opposition noted on the public hearings.
- Adopted Local Law No. 1-2021 (parking prohibitions in Bellmore)
- Adopted Local Law No. 2-2021 (arterial stops in Bellmore, Elmont)
- Adopted Local Law No. 3-2021 (bus stops in West Hempstead)
- Adopted Local Law No. 4-2021 (water rates and charges)
- Adopted Local Law No. 5-2021 (gross weight restrictions in Baldwin, Westbury)
- Approved CARES Act fund transfers and budget amendments for multiple entities (e.g., $5.4M to school districts, $150K to BOCES)
- Approved contracts for COVID-19 HVAC upgrades and other services
- Adopted IHRA anti-Semitism definition