On the agenda: Garden City meeting — Flock Safety (Feb 5)

AGENDA
February 5, 2026
7:30 P.M.
I.

Welcome by Mayor to attendees.

II.

Call to Order.

III.

Oaths of Office – Police Lieutenant Stephen Touhy – Promotion
Police Sergeant Thomas Carroll – Promotion

VI.

Quick resident comments, no more than one minute each. (Limit of 10 minutes)

V.

Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting January 22, 2026.
Special Meeting January 29, 2026.

VI.

Comments by Department Heads, Village Administrator and Counsel on Agenda Items.

VII.

Mayor/Trustees Questions/Comments/Announcements.

VIII.

Brief Update from the Garden City Chamber of Commerce.

IX.

Citizen Comments on Agenda Items.

X.

New Business
A. Consent Calendar
Finance
1. Tentative Assessment Roll.
• Board Notice is given that the 2026 Tentative Assessment Roll has been filed in
the office of the Village Clerk, as required by law. No action is required.
2. Professional Service Proposal – Sound Actuarial Consulting.
• Board authorization is requested to engage Sound Actuarial Consulting, 403
East Main Street, Port Jefferson, New York, to perform required annual
actuarial analysis as follows:
a) The Village’s Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Coverage at a
cost of $13,000. This study is required for fiscal year end statements where
a municipality is self-insured.
b) The Village’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) interim analysis
and report are required in accordance with GASB 75 at a cost of $3,200.
The results of this analysis will be included in the OPEB disclosures of the
Village’s May 31, 2026 financial statements.
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Sick Leave
3. Eight Employees - Police (3), Recreation (4) and Public Works (1).
Police
4. Renewal – Flock Safety.
• Board authorization is requested to accept the updated three-year extension for
Flock Safety, 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia, which holds the current
price for an additional three years. The updated agreement adds additional video
cameras that integrate with the License Plate Readers. This extends the original
agreement, approved by the Board of Trustees on March 6, 2025, through February
29, 2029, at a cost of $36,000 per year. Funds are available in Police-Maintenance
of Software. (Operating Budget)
5. 2025/2026 Capital Technology Budget – Request Change.
• Board authorization is requested to change the 2025/2026 Police Department
Capital Technology Budget as follows:
o Modify the request to purchase three (3) new Mobile Data Units to five (5) new
Mobile Data Units; and
o Approve the purchase of four (4) Getac F120 Rugged Tablets and one (1) Getac
B3630G3 Plus Rugged Laptop from Upstate Wholesale Supply d/b/a Brite
Computers, 390 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, at a total cost of
$27,719, per NYS Contract PM68148. Funds are available in 0H.1680.2050
Data Processing – Police. (Capital Budget)
Village Administrator
6. Grant Application – V-FIRE.
• Board authorization is requested to apply for the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure &
Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program for the SFY 2025-2026. This is a
NYS-funded program started by Governor Hochul. This Grant, managed by the
NYS Division of Homeland Security, will allow the Village to seek up to $1,000,000
in funding to support construction, renovation, or purchase costs of critical
facilities such as building or training facilities, or up to $500,000 in funding to
support the purchase of allowable fire service equipment to upgrade and improve
their facilities and response capabilities. Funds will be awarded competitively, and
distributed via reimbursement-based grant contracts, based on the review of
applications submitted.
Clerk’s Office
7. General Village Election – Election Inspectors.
• Board authorization is requested to appoint the Election Inspectors for the Village
Election being held on March 18, 2026.

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8.

Nassau County Board of Elections – Polling Place Agreement – Early Voting.
• Board authorization is requested for the Board of Elections to utilize St. Paul’s
Recreation Fieldhouse Complex, 295 Stewart Avenue, for the early voting period
Saturday, June 13, through and including Sunday, June 21, 2026, and Saturday,
October 24, 2026, through and including Sunday, November 1, 2026. Doors will
open on weekdays for at least eight hours between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.,
unless extended by Commissioners, and on weekends, for at least eight hours
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., unless extended by the Commissioners. The
Nassau County Board of Elections will reimburse the Village $3,500 for the use of
the premises for each Early Voting Period. This has been reviewed by Village
Counsel and approved as to form.

Recreation
9. Promotion of Staff Member from Maintenance Helper to Maintainer.
• Board authorization is requested to promote Anthony Humphrey, Maintenance
Helper, to the position of Maintainer. Funds are available in Parks – Regular
Salary.
10. Pool Slide – Change Order.
• Board authorization is requested to approve the Change Order for the installation
of a new VFD, from Norberto Construction, 227 Commack Road, Commack, New
York, for the Pool Slide, in an amount of $14,802.47. Funds are available under
the Capital Project plan for the new Pool Slide. (Capital Budget)
11. Pool Chlorine Tanks – Change Order.
• Board authorization is requested to approve a Change Order for the installation of
a new/updated Chlorine Tank Monitoring System, from Norberto Construction, 227
Commack Road, Commack, New York, for the Community Park Pool Complex and
the new Pool Slide, in the amount of $21,256.46. Funds are available under the
Capital Project plan for the new Pool Slide. (Capital Budget)
Public Works
12. Engineering – Promotion.
• Board authorization is requested to promote a Civil Engineer in the Engineering
Department, to Senior Civil Engineer. No additional funding is required.
13. Purchase of Orthophosphate Corrosion Control Treatment.
• Board authorization is requested for ratification of the rate submitted by Carus
LLC, 315 Fifth Street, Peru, Illinois, for January 20, 2026, through December 31,
2026, to purchase orthophosphate on an “as-needed” basis based upon unit cost.
Carus LLC is the sole source manufacturer of CARUS 4500 water treatment. This
product is a proprietary, NSF-listed formulation certified for use in Potable Water
Treatment Supply. Funds are available in Purification Contractual Services.

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14. Water Bill Penalty Credit Policy.
• Board authorization is requested to adopt a Water Bill Penalty Credit Policy to
address complaints by consumers regarding penalties applied to water billing
accounts. Village Counsel has reviewed the policy and approved it as to form.
Award of Bid
15. Award of Bid – Horticulture and Athletic Field Products – Recreation.
• Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Item Nos. 1, 2, 9 and 26,
assorted Horticultural and Athletic Field Products, for items to be ordered on an
“as-needed” basis based upon unit cost, to the overall lowest bidder, Site One
Landscape Supply, 999 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, New York.
• Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Item Nos. 3, 8, 12, and 13,
assorted Horticultural and Athletic Field Products, for items to be ordered on an
“as-needed” basis based upon unit cost, to the overall lowest bidder, Long Island
Cauliflower Association, 139 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead, New York.
• Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Item Nos. 4, 6, 7, 14, 17, 18,
21, 24, and 25, assorted Horticultural and Athletic Field Products, for items to be
ordered on an “as-needed” basis based upon unit cost, to the overall lowest bidder,
Humana Products, 10860 Spring Knoll Drive, Potomac, Maryland.
• Board authorization is requested to award the bid for Item Nos. 23, assorted
Horticultural and Athletic Field Products, for items to be ordered on an “asneeded” basis based upon unit cost, to the overall lowest bidder, Bittle & Sons Inc.,
1230 Station Road, Medford, New York.
XI.

Citizen Comment on non-Agenda items. (Limited to four minutes each)

XII.

Adjournment.

NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING –FEBRUARY 17, 2026

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JANUARY 22, 2026
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City in the County of
Nassau, New York, was held via Zoom video/audio with Trustees, Department Heads and
Village Counsel and audience present in the Board Room at 351 Stewart Avenue in said
Village on January 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Present:

Mayor Edward T. Finneran, Trustees Richard Catalano, Judy
Courtney, Michele Beach Harrigton, Vinny Muldoon, Jessica Tai,
Bruce A. Torino and Yvonne Varano.

Also Present: Ralph Suozzi, Village Administrator
Irene Woo, Village Treasurer
Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk
Commissioner Kenneth O. Jackson, Garden City Police Department
2nd Assistant Chief Daniel Roeper, Garden City Fire Department
Giuseppe Giovanniello, Superintendent of Building Department
John Borroni, Superintendent of Public Works
Matt Nordt, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Cultural and
Recreational Affairs
Gary Fishberg, Cullen & Dykman, LLP
Attendance:

Approximately 24 in person and 15 via Zoom

The Village Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each
member of the Board.
Mayor Finneran called the meeting to order and stated that the Board of Trustees
will be taking Quick Resident comments from those who cannot stay for the full meeting
and wish to speak about any item for no more than one minute each, for a limit of thirty
minutes.
Mayor Finneran stated that the next item on the agenda was approval of the minutes
of the last meeting of the Board of Trustees.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on January 8, 2026 were reviewed, and on
motion of Trustee Torino were unanimously approved as presented.
John Wilton, Garden City Chamber of Commerce, provided a brief update on
upcoming events and openings around the Village.
Mayor Finneran then called upon Department Heads who spoke about their agenda
items.

NEW BUSINESS
FORMAL AGENDA
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR, SUBJECT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVAL
1. Gerard Kneisel is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Board of Police
Commissioners, effective January 31, 2026, for the balance of the current official year
ending April 6, 2026. He is replacing Kenneth O. Jackson, who is retiring.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 4-2026
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Gerard Kneisel as Chairman of the Board of
Police Commissioners of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, effective January 31,
2026, for the balance of the official year ending April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is
approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 8
NOES: 0
Carried.
2. Gerard Kneisel is hereby appointed as a Member of the Board of Traffic
Commission, effective January 31, 2026, for the balance of the current official year ending
April 6, 2026. He is replacing Kenneth O. Jackson, who is retiring.
On motion of Trustee Torino, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 5-2026
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Gerard Kneisel as Member of the Board of
Traffic Commission of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, effective January 31,
2026, for the balance of the official year ending April 6, 2026, be and the same hereby is
approved.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 8
NOES: 0
Carried.

CONSENT CALENDAR
FINANCE
1. Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to make the following
transfers:
a) 25,000.00 to Account 0A.1640.4460 Central Garage – Contractual Services
from Accounts listed below. Additional funds are required for the rest of the fiscal year.
From Account
0A.1640.1010
0A.5010.1010
0A.5010.1030

Description
Central Garage – Regular Salary
Street Administration – Regular Salary
Street Administration – Stability

Amount
$2,000
$20,000
$3,000
$25,000

b) $30,000 to Account 0A.1640.4030 Central Garage – Maintenance of Plant
from Account 0A.5110.1010 Street Maintenance – Regular Salary. Additional Funds are
required for the rest of the fiscal year.
c) $60,000 to Account 0A.5142.1020 Snow Removal – Overtime from
Accounts listed below. Additional funds are required for the rest of the fiscal year.
From Account
Description
Amount
0A.5010.1010
Street Administration – Regular Salary
$20,000
0A.1990.4000
Contingency
$40,000
$60,000
d) $80,000 to Account 0A.5142.4460 Snow Removal – Contractual Services
from Account 0A.5010.1010 Street Administration – Regular Salary. Additional Funds
are required for the rest of the fiscal year.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid
recommendations were approved, and the Treasurer was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds.
2. 2026-2027 Budget Work Sessions. Board authorization is requested to set dates
for the following budget work sessions, to be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 351
Stewart Avenue in the Village Board Room and via Zoom:
Work Session I
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Work Session II
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Work Session III
Thursday, April 2, 2026
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
3.
Set Date – Annual Tax Lien Sale. Reported that a detailed account of all
2025 Village tax arrears had been filed, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1438 of the

Real Property Tax Law, including a description, of the lands on which such taxes remain
unpaid as the same were placed on the original rolls, that the Members of the Board
compared such account with the original 2025 Tax Rolls and found the same to be a true
and correct record of the Village taxes remaining unpaid for said year, and the Tax
Collection Account of the Village Treasurer was credited with the amount thereof, namely
$1,264,973.78.
On motion of Trustee Torino the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 6-2026
RESOLVED, that a Tax Lien Sale of all property on which the 2025 Village Tax
remains unpaid, as shown on the tax rolls of the Village of Garden City, is hereby ordered
to be held in the Village Hall on the 13th day of March, 2026, commencing at 2:00 p.m.,
and that such sale be conducted by the Treasurer in the manner provided and prescribed by
Section 1454 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and that such real
property be sold subject to the provisions of the New York State and Federal Soldiers’ and
Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, as amended, insofar as the same may be applicable to the owners
of any of said real estate; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to publish in the
Village’s official newspaper, for three consecutive weeks ending on or before March 13,
2026, a list of the real property upon which the 2025 Village Tax is unpaid, with the amount
of the tax, interest and other charges thereon, together with a notice that said real property
will be sold at public auction, at the same time and place stated above, to discharge the tax,
interest, fees and charges due at the time of sale; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village is
authorized and directed to reject any and all bids for parcels of lands listed in the annual
tax lien sale to be held as set forth herein and, and to bid in and purchase the same for the
Village.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
AYES: 8
NOES: 0
The resolution was declared adopted.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. Ratification of Funds – St. Paul’s Town Hall Advertisement. Board
authorization is requested for the approval of funds for one (1) St. Paul’s full-page color
ad in the GC News’ January 23, 2026 edition, to advertise the St. Paul’s Town Hall Meeting
on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The total cost for the full-page ad is $450. Funds are
available in Board of Trustees – Printing, Postage & Stationery.

On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
CLERK’S OFFICE
1. Nassau County Board of Elections – Polling Place Agreement – Primary and
General Election Days. Board authorization is requested for the Board of Elections to
utilize St. Paul’s Recreation Field House, 295 Stewart Avenue, and Village Hall, 351
Stewart Avenue, for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Primary Election and for the Tuesday,
November 3, 2026 General Election. Doors will open at 5:00 a.m. until at least 9:30 p.m.
per day. The Nassau County Board of Elections will reimburse the Village $350 for each
Election Day for the use of each of the premises. This has been reviewed by Village
Counsel and approved as to form.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
RECREATION
1. Heat System Repairs – Transfer of Funds. Board authorization is requested to
approve a transfer of $33,000 from Account xx to Account xx for emergency boiler repairs
and installation work at the St. Paul’s Cottages.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
2. Heat System Repairs – Accept Proposal. Board authorization is requested to
accept the proposal from Energy Mechanical, 77 Brightside Avenue, Central Islip, New
York, to make emergency repairs and install two new boilers and necessary equipment in
order to restore heat to the cottages.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Attendance at the American Water Works New York Section Spring Meeting.
Board authorization is requested for Daniel C. Simone, Jr., Supervisor or Water and Sewer,
and Philip J. Jermain, Chief Water Plant Operator, to attend the American Water Works
Association New York Section Spring Meeting, scheduled for April 14-16, 2026, in
Saratoga Springs, New York, at an estimated cost of $2,200. Attendance is required to
maintain Water Plant Operator Licenses. Funds are available in Account 0F.8310.4120
Water Administration Travel and Training.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, Daniel C. Simone, Jr.
Supervisor or Water and Sewer and Philip J. Jermain, Chief Water Plant Operator, were

authorized to attend the aforesaid conference and to be reimbursed for such expenses as he
may incur in connection therewith.
2. Attendance at the American Water Works Association’s 2026 Annual
Conference and Exposition. Board authorization is requested for Stanley J. Carey,
Superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations, Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator
and John Borroni, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works, to attend the American Water
Works Association’s 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition, scheduled for June 21-24,
2026, in Washington D.C., at an estimated cost of $3,400 per attendee. Funds are available
in various Travel and Training Budgets.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, Stanley J. Carey,
Superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations, Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator,
and John Borroni, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works, were authorized to attend the
aforesaid conference and to be reimbursed for such expenses as he may incur in connection
therewith.
3. Engagement of Professional Services – Biannual Inspection of Water Storage
Tanks. Board authorization is requested to approve the proposal submitted by H2M
Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, to conduct the
Nassau County Department of Health semi-annual inspections of the Village’s five (5)
water storage tanks for a unit price of $1,500 for the elevated storage tank, and $1,000 per
ground storage tank, for a total of $5,500 each biannual inspection, resulting in an annual
total of $11,000 for both inspections. Funds are available in 0F.8310.4460 Water
Administration Contractual Services.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
4. Engagement of Professional Services – Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Risk
and Resilience Assessment (H2M). Board authorization is requested to engage H2M
Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, to provide
engineering services with the Village’s Risk and Resilience Assessments, at an estimated
cost of $5,400. Funds are available in Account 0F.8310.4460 Water Administration
Contractual Services.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
5. Engagement of Professional Services – 2025 Annual Water Quality Supply
Statement/Consumer Confident Report (H2M). Board authorization is requested to
approve the proposal submitted by H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow
Road, Melville, New York, to assist the Village in preparing the Annual Water Supply
Statement/Consumer Confidence Report as required by the New York State Heath
Department and Nasau County Department of Health, at a cost of $7,000. Funds are

available in Account 0F.8310.4250 Water Administration Prep and Distribution of
Literature.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
6. 2026 Annual Safety Awareness Training. Board authorization is requested for
H2M Architects and Engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York, to provide
training specific to Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment, at a cost
of $2,200. The New York State Department of Labor – Public Employee Safety and Health
Bureau (PESH) requires municipal employees to receive OSHA Safety Awareness
Training on an annual basis. Funds will be available in the 2026/2027 Water
Administration and Training Account 0F.8310.4120.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
7. North Avenue – One Way Out Modifications. Board authorization is requested
to approve a capital improvement on North Avenue to convert North Avenue, between
Nassau Boulevard and Kilburn Road, from a two-way to a one-way exit on Nassau
Boulevard. This work will be performed by Laser Industries, Inc., 1775 Middle Country
Road, Ridge, New York, under the 2024-2025 Curb, Sidewalk, and Road Improvements
Contract, at an estimated cost of $75,000. This is an item that was approved by the Traffic
Commission. Funds are available in Account 0H.5110.2010 Road and Paving Repairs.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
AWARD OF BID
1. First Renewal – Curb, Sidewalks, and Road Improvements Contract for Various
Civil/Site Reconstruction, Highways, Drainage, Parking Lots and Parks 2024/2025 –
DPW. Board authorization is requested to award the bid for the first renewal option for
Laser Industries, Inc., 1775 Route 25, Ridge, New York. This contract will be utilized for
repaving projects, and any requirements work on an “as needed” basis based upon unit
cost. Year 2 of the contract (the first extension) is not eligible for a price adjustment. This
first renewal extends the contract for the period of January 17, 2026, through January 17,
2027. Funds are available in Account 0H.5110.2020 Curbs, Account 0H.1440.2010
Sidewalks, and Account 0H.5110.2010 Road Improvements.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
PERMIT

1. Dr. Michael Spinelli, St. Joseph’s School, requesting to hold their Annual Run
for Tomorrow’s Hope, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The route
remains the same as prior years, subject to review by Garden City Police and Fire
Departments.
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved subject to receipt of an original Certificate of Insurance, payment of the fees
as per the fee schedule (50% of the combined Incorporated Village of Garden City’s
expenses, not to exceed $5,000) and coordination and approval of the route with the
Garden City Police Department.
ON-STREET PARKING
1. (a) Henry Mulholland, 22 Franklin Court (1)
On motion of Trustee Torino and unanimously carried, the aforesaid authorization
was approved.
Mayor Finneran recognized the following:
Bill Bellmer, 156 Poplar Street
Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street
Ann Paulson, 73 Brompton Road
George Orosz, 28 Grove Street
Jeanette McLaughlin, 123 Manor Road.
There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:53p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JANUARY 29 2026
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City in the County of
Nassau, New York, was held via Zoom video/audio with Trustees, Department Heads and
Village Counsel and audience present in the Board Room at 351 Stewart Avenue in said
Village on January 29, 2026, at 7:03 p.m.
Present:

Mayor Edward T. Finneran, Trustees Richard Catalano, Judy
Courtney, Michele Beach Harrigton (arrived 8:15 p.m.), Vinny
Muldoon, Jessica Tai, Bruce A. Torino and Yvonne Varano.

Also Present: Denise Ostapow, Deputy Village Clerk
Attendance:

Approximately 46 in person and 138 via Zoom

The Deputy Village Clerk reported that due notice of this meeting had been served
on each member of the Board.
Mayor Finneran called the meeting to order and stated that the St. Paul’s Advisory
Committee will be presenting their Report on the evaluation of the potential for
redevelopment options of the St. Paul’s main building.
Mr. Bob Catell and Mr. Frank Tauches, Co-Chairs, along with other members of
the Committee gave the presentation, including an overview of the Committee’s mandate,
legal considerations, projected rehabilitation costs, financing options and
recommendations. The St. Paul’s Advisory Committee concluded with a question and
answer period.
There being no further business, on motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:54p.m.

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY
February 5, 2026

TO:

Mr. Ralph V. Suozzi
Village Administrator

RE:

Agenda - Board of Trustees Meeting, February 5, 2026
Village Election Coordinators

The following are Nassau County Certified Poll Workers and require Board approval in
order to serve at our Village Election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The compensation
amount indicated is in the current year’s budget.
Matthew R. Cody
Richard E. Denby
Daniel J. Galligan
Sophia P. Gatanas
William J. Havron
Alicia V. Herrera
Agatha Jacoberger
Margaret D. Kranz
Patricia McTigue
Patricia A. Oliver
James P. Ryan
Mary Ellen Ryan
Joseph A. Tursi
Mary J. Wall
Patrick J. Ward

Chairperson/Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector
Inspector

106 Tullamore Road
119 Chester Avenue
57 Roosevelt Street
101 Stewart Avenue
215 E. Wheeler Avenue
50 Pell Terrace
53 Stratford Avenue
36 Westbury Road
23 Yale Street
110 Roosevelt Street
301 Franklin Avenue
301 Franklin Avenue
7 Lincoln Street
118 Lee Road
11 Laurel Street

$225.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00

Louise Rider

Alternate Inspector

182 Dorchester Road

175.00

Additionally, the Village will be appointing a Translator, who will be paid $210.00, and
additional alternates may be called upon if needed.
Kelly Galanek
Village Clerk
KG/do

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WATER AND SEWER
351 STEWART AVENUE
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. 11530-4528

SUBJECT: WATER BILLING PENALTY CREDIT POLICY
EFFECTIVE DATE: [Insert Date]
APPROVED: Board of Trustees – [Insert Date]
The start of this policy shall apply to penalties brought to the attention of the Village
staff no earlier than January 1, 2026.

The Village of Garden City Board of Trustees resolves to adopt the following policy
addressing complaints registered by consumers regarding penalties applied to water
billing accounts. Each case will be considered individually to determine if the consumer
made a good faith attempt to pay any past due amounts on their water account. This
policy does not apply to accounts that have already gone to lien status or for failure to
replace an outdated water meter.
For the purposes of this policy, a consumer may apply to have a penalty reversed under
specific circumstances. The following criteria must be met to be considered to have a
penalty reversed:
•
•
•

A resident has consistently paid their water bill on time for the previous five years.
Each property owner shall only be eligible for a one-time penalty reversal.
This policy only applies to residential accounts.

When a consumer requests for a reversal of a penalty on their water bill, staff may
consider the request when the above criteria is met, a determination will be made as
follows:

1- General Procedure:
a- Upon receipt of a consumer’s request to reverse a penalty, the Water
Department and or Finance Department office staff shall notify the Water
Superintendent or DPW Superintendent to investigate and verify the
request.
b- Finance Department shall furnish the past usage history to the water
department.
c- The Water Department and Finance Department shall investigate the
complaint and verify the following:
1- The previous five years of billing have all been paid on time.
2- The account has not gone to lien in the past five years (by the present
property owner).
d- All information shall be furnished to the Water Superintendent or DPW
Superintendent to render a decision.
The Water Superintendent or DPW Superintendent shall have the authority to reverse a
penalty issued up to $50.00 with the approval of the Village Administrator and Village
Treasurer.
The Village Treasurer shall have the authority to reverse a penalty when it has been
determined to be an error of the Village.
Any penalty credit issued requires a sign off by the Water Superintendent or DPW
Superintendent, the Village Treasurer and the Village Administrator on the form provided
with this policy.
Any penalty credit exceeding $50.00 shall be presented to the Board of Trustees for
consideration with all supporting documentation.
The Water or Finance staff shall clearly note any penalty credit, with details, on the
consumer’s account.
Any decision made by the Water Superintendent, DPW Superintendent, Village Treasurer
or Village Administrator shall be final. Any appeal of a decision shall be made directly to
the Board of Trustees in writing or in person within 30 business days.

WATER BILLING PENALTY CREDIT APPROVAL FORM

Date:

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Customer Name:

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Address:

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Meter Reading:

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Amount of Credit:

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Credit Calculation:

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Credit Explanation:

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Approval:

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Water or DPW Superintendent

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Village Administrator

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Village Treasurer

Approval Form Updated 02.03.26