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Why it matters: The actions set staffing and payroll outcomes for municipal departments, ensure continuity of sanitation operations and recognize volunteer fire service. Several motions included lump-sum separation payouts for accumulated leave in accordance with the village's collective bargaining agreement.

The board accepted the resignation of Kelly Dorney, secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Building Department, effective Dec. 30, 2024, and approved a lump-sum separation payout for unused accumulated time per the collective bargaining agreement. The board also accepted the resignation of Donna Thompson, secretary of the Planning Board in the Building Department, effective Jan. 14, 2025, with a lump-sum separation payout per the same agreement. Motions to accept both resignations were moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

The board accepted the retirement resignation of Mark D. Adato, labor supervisor in the sanitation division of Public Works, after 37 years of service and authorized the benefit payout per the collective bargaining agreement. The board approved promoting the sanitation employee Barbino (transcript reference) to labor supervisor in sanitation, retroactive to Jan. 1 for Public Works duties, and approved posting two open laborer positions in the Department of Public Works (one highway division and one sanitation division) to fill vacancies created by retirements and internal movements.

The board also approved a LOSAP service award payment effective Jan. 1, 2025, to Mineola Fire Department volunteer David S. Kearney. The LOSAP motion was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

During the meeting, Building Department and code enforcement staff reported permit activity: 84 electrical, plumbing, commercial and residential permits were issued in December 2024. Staff reminded residents to obtain required permits before construction and to clear sidewalks and fire hydrants of snow during winter.

Votes at a glance: All personnel items and the LOSAP payment were carried by voice vote during the Jan. 8 meeting.
- Accept resignation and separation payout: Kelly Dorney, secretary to Zoning Board of Appeals, effective Dec. 30, 2024; approved.
- Accept resignation and separation payout: Donna Thompson, secretary to Planning Board, effective Jan. 14, 2025; approved.
- Accept retirement and authorize benefit payout: Mark D. Adato, labor supervisor, Sanitation Division, effective Jan. 1, 2025; approved.
- Promotion: Barbino to labor supervisor, Sanitation Division (details and effective date stated in meeting as retroactive to Jan. 1); approved.
- Postings authorized: one laborer, Highway Division; one laborer, Sanitation Division; approved.
- LOSAP service award payment: David S. Kearney (Mineola Fire Department volunteer), effective Jan. 1, 2025; approved.

Who said what: The motions and votes were conducted by trustees and confirmed by staff presenters during the public meeting. The LOSAP payment was presented by a speaker identified in the transcript as Chacon and approved by the board.

Next steps: The village will proceed with separation payouts, the promotion and job postings; the LOSAP payment will be processed per village policy and applicable payroll procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 8, 2025 Work Session/Public Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees accepted two building-department resignations with separation payouts, authorized a retirement payout and promotion in Public Works sanitation, posted two labor openings and approved a LOSAP service payment to a volunteer firefighter.","taxTitle","Mineola, Nassau County, New York","taxId",68508,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6394585,"Mineola approves $641,300 carbon-media contract, OKs package of water, generator and lighting contracts",299,224190,523520,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2102725-794f55a4581deddd3c3071ef6a6f8efb&start=224&end=523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2102725-794f55a4581deddd3c3071ef6a6f8efb/thumbnail_224190.jpg","/articles/6394585/Mineola/Nassau-County/New-York/Mineola-approves-641300-carbon-media-contract-OKs-package-of-water-generator-and-lighting-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394585-48aa85e5d6e597732231d971de7a9295/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196939&Signature=BQUhj4msFFhg~sSjCPguqJ0f00W4obVy6F1l-hwf-RQHC7iuHd4I09FO~T7QKX4KrLn-UlwW6FhgUGyB~e~rS-Dea56gT2P2X0w-S4M8ZGJfXguS3JGcRXgMSBARXdvc5zxpnEeomDav~hufya1nIUgS2Nj5cBum8bU7xlU16ZyuSBhxQDjDsoJ9iRq05DBSyA-jxMbC0axy3LYli0GSivBFdkLSfwn2s2k5HuIVZBG6Oya1M7k9cUZ7Hb5Q~g9TCRmfT1GgrULJr-C6AzJZHkm74m4iMNogQW5n5M9QiNT1qWfZpwYaxEEnTGwisLldiQDVy8BE1e3WzlDs1qkoTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees on Jan. 8 approved a $641,300 contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for bituminous coal'based activated carbon to replenish granular activated carbon (GAC) in the village's groundwater treatment systems and authorized several related engineering and equipment contracts funded from water and general funds and, in one case, CDBG or developer funding.

Why it matters: The purchases and engineering approvals affect drinking-water treatment operations, near-term maintenance budgets and the timeline for planned infrastructure work such as a generator replacement and a condition assessment of an aging elevated storage tank.

The board voted to award the carbon-media contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation and to reject bids for coconut-shell based activated carbon. Staff described the decision as a life-cycle cost choice: although coconut-shell media may be cheaper up front, it can require more frequent replacement. As a staff presenter put it, “it's like having a filter; every once in a while, you have to replace the filter,” meaning the carbon inside the GAC units. The contract was described as covering replacement media for Well 7 and, in time, the village's other wells with GAC systems. Staff told the board there were no significant lead-time issues for the media.

The board also approved these engineering and equipment items on motions recorded during the meeting: the purchase of 17 King pendant street-light luminaries from Dennis O'Regan Electric for $50,745 using either Community Development Block Grant funding or the 2024 general-fund unreserved balance; engineering services by D & B Engineers and Architects for a hydraulic review of water and sewer availability (funded by developers or the water fund); engineering services for Well 7 sodium hypochlorite storage and feed-system permitting ($7,000 from the 2024'25 Water Fund); engineering for Crandler Drive generator and automatic transfer switch replacement ($20,000 from the 2024'25 General Fund); and a condition assessment of the Elm Place elevated storage water tank by D & B for $9,400 (Water Fund).

Board discussion included operational context. Staff noted the Elm Place tank was built in 1959 and is \"about 70 years old,\" and that the assessment will require emptying and internal inspection to determine whether painting, repair or full replacement is needed. The carbon-media item prompted questions about availability and lifespan of different media types; staff said the chosen media has performed well at Well 7 and that coconut-shell media may not last as long.

Votes at a glance: All items were approved by voice vote during the Jan. 8 meeting unless noted.
- Emergency Village Hall HVAC replacement (5 Star Mechanical), $17,584; approved (motion carried by voice vote).
- Purchase of 17 King pendant luminaries (Dennis O'Regan Electric), $50,745; funding: CDBG and/or 2024 General Fund unreserved balance; approved.
- Engineering services: water and sewer availability study (D & B Engineers and Architects); funding: developers fund and/or Water Fund unreserved balance; approved.
- Engineering services: Well 7 sodium hypochlorite storage and feed permitting (D & B), $7,000; funding: 2024'25 Water Fund; approved.
- Engineering services: Crandler Drive generator and ATS replacement (D & B), $20,000; funding: 2024'25 General Fund; approved.
- Contract award for bituminous coal'based activated carbon (Calgon Carbon Corporation), $641,300; funding: 2024'25 Water Fund; coconut-shell bids rejected; approved.
- Condition assessment: Elm Place Elevated Storage Water Tank (D & B), $9,400; funding: 2024'25 Water Fund; approved.

What the board did not decide: Staff said the carbon replacement for Well 7 is not imminent but expected in coming months; the Elm Place assessment will determine whether further capital work is needed. No vote on replacing the Elm Place tank itself occurred; that will depend on the assessment results.

Speakers quoted in this article are Village staff and trustees during the Jan. 8 public meeting. Direct staff explanation and operational details were provided by a staff presenter identified in the transcript as Plo. The motions were carried by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tallies in the public record excerpt.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with the awarded contracts and the ordered assessments and permitting work; the Elm Place inspection will determine the scope and cost of any future repairs or replacement.","The Mineola Board of Trustees on Jan. 8 approved a $641,300 contract for bituminous activated carbon for the village's water treatment systems and authorized multiple engineering services and equipment purchases for water infrastructure, a generator replacement and street lighting.","actionData","errors"]

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